Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Macron Unveils €93 Billion in Foreign Investment at Choose France Summit
President Macron announced €93 billion in foreign investment pledges at the Choose France summit, a record sum. SoftBank leads with €45 bill
Spaniards Now Spend Half Their Salary on Rent, Over 70% in Madrid and Barcelona
In 2025, the average Spaniard dedicates 50% of their gross salary to rent, up from 38% in 2019. In Madrid and Barcelona, the figure surpasse
China's Factory Sector Stalls in May as Energy Crisis and Weak Demand Persist
China's official manufacturing PMI hit exactly 50 in May, the weakest reading since February. New orders slipped into contraction, while hig
EU Considers Capping Chinese Parts in Manufacturing Supply Chains
Brussels is weighing a proposal to cap Chinese parts at 30-40% per supplier, forcing diversification across at least three countries. The pl
EU's Strategic Autonomy Push: Reducing Dependence on China in Critical Sectors
Europe's trade deficit with China reached €359.9 billion in 2025, with imports accounting for 22.3% of all EU imports. The EU relies on Chin
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Halts Talks and Threatens Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose sharply on Monday as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. The
Europe's Road Freight Industry Grapples with Fuel Costs and Aging Workforce
Road freight contributes over €400 billion annually to the EU economy, yet fuel costs eat up 30% of operators' expenses. The industry faces
Poland Surges Ahead as Eastern Germany's Economic Catch-Up Stalls
Eastern Germany's decades-long economic catch-up with the west is stalling, according to the 2026 Competitiveness Report. Poland, by contras
Why Your Grocery Bill Stays High Even as Inflation Slows Across Europe
Food inflation has dropped sharply from its 2023 peak, but European grocery prices are still nearly a third higher than before the pandemic.
EAEU Trade Turnover Hits €80 Billion as Bloc Pushes Digital Integration
Intra-EAEU trade turnover exceeded €80 billion last year, with forecasts of €85 billion in 2025. Leaders in Astana discussed AI integration
EU Shifts Toward Harder Line on China as Trade Imbalances Persist
The European Commission considers current trade ties with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift
Portugal Fuel Prices Drop 12 Cents per Litre Starting Monday
Fuel prices in Portugal are set to decrease by 12 cents per litre starting Monday, according to Anarec. The actual reduction could be smalle