Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
GameStop's $56 Billion eBay Bid Signals Shift in Circular Economy
GameStop has launched a $56 billion bid to acquire eBay, targeting dominance in the circular economy. The deal would merge physical retail w
Ireland's 2025 GDP Surge Was a Mirage: Tariff Front-Loading and Phantom Growth
Ireland's headline GDP grew 12.3% in 2025, but the figure masks a tariff-driven export surge by pharma multinationals. The first quarter of
Oil Prices Dip as Trump Announces Plan to Clear Strait of Hormuz
Crude prices fell slightly on Monday after US President Trump announced a military operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejecte
Tony's Chocolonely CEO on Child Labour, Deforestation, and the True Cost of Chocolate
Tony's Chocolonely CEO Douglas Lamont says paying a living income to West African farmers is key to reducing child labour. The company has c
UAE and Qatar Forge Gulf-Asia Trade Corridor with South Korea Pacts
The UAE signed a comprehensive trade pact with South Korea, cutting tariffs on most goods, just after leaving OPEC. Qatar is also negotiatin
Nordic Nations Lead Europe's Billionaire Growth as Global Wealth Shifts
Europe's billionaire population is projected to grow 27% by 2031, outpacing the global average. Poland leads with a 123% surge, followed by
EU-Mercosur Trade Pact Takes Provisional Effect Amid Legal Challenge
The EU-Mercosur trade deal took provisional effect on Friday, bypassing a full ratification vote. European Commission President Ursula von d
UAE Exit from OPEC Signals Strategic Shift as Gulf Unity Faces New Test
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC on 1 May after years of tension over output limits. The move underscores a strategic shift toward n
Iran War Disrupts Fertiliser Supply, Threatening Global Food Security
The Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have caused a severe fertiliser squeeze, with natural gas prices driving up production cos
EU Vows to Defend Jobs as China Threatens Retaliation Over Industrial Policy
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says the bloc will fight for every European job and company amid Chinese threats of retaliation. Beijin
ECB Holds Rates at 2% as Stagflation Fears Mount Across Eurozone
The ECB held its deposit rate at 2% for a third consecutive meeting, matching market expectations. Inflation in the eurozone hit 3% in April
Bank of England Holds Rates as Iran Conflict Drives Oil to Four-Year High
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday, following the Fed and Bank of Japan. War in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz clos