Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Gold's Fall Defies Inflation: Why Higher Rates Now Drive the Price
Gold is heading for a fourth consecutive monthly decline even as US inflation reaches a three-year high. The metal's traditional role as an
EASA Orders A380 Wing Crack Inspections, Adding to Airbus Woes
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has ordered inspections of A380 wings after cracks were found on several aircraft. The directive a
Caucasus and Central Asia: The Next Frontier for Global Investment?
The Caucasus and Central Asia are gaining attention as alternative investment destinations amid global uncertainty. Azerbaijan is positionin
Montenegro Eyes Port of Bar as Key Link in Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic state visit to Kazakhstan to explore integrating the Port of Bar into the Trans-Caspia
SpaceX Loses $600 Billion in Market Cap After IPO Surge, Turns to Bond Market
SpaceX shares have dropped over three days, wiping out $600 billion in market value. The company is issuing $20 billion in bonds to fund AI
EU to Propose Banking Reform by Early 2027 to Unlock €1.4tn in Annual Investment
The European Commission plans to propose banking reforms by early 2027 to dismantle barriers between national markets. The goal is to unlock
Lagarde Pushes Capital Markets Union as Key to Euro's Future
ECB President Christine Lagarde has called for urgent completion of the Capital Markets Union to bolster the euro. She argues deeper integra
Yuan Undervaluation Deepens EU's Record Trade Deficit with China
The EU's trade deficit with China hit a record €359.9 billion in 2025, with all 27 member states in the red. Analysts estimate the yuan is u
Kazakhstan's Tokayev in Brussels to Advance Middle Corridor Trade Route
Kazakhstan's President Tokayev meets EU leaders in Brussels to review commitments from the 2025 Samarkand summit. The Middle Corridor, a mod
Lagarde: Capital Markets Union Essential for Euro's Future
ECB President Christine Lagarde stressed the urgency of completing the Capital Markets Union to bolster the euro. She argued that deeper fin
Lagarde: Capital Markets Union Key to Euro's Global Reserve Ambitions
ECB President Christine Lagarde told a Brussels panel that completing the capital markets union is essential for the euro to become a global
Mango Founder Death Probe: Judge Summons Therapist, Daughters, CEO for Testimony
The investigating judge has called the therapist, daughters, partner, and CEO of Mango as witnesses. A forensic reconstruction of the fatal