Business & Markets
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EU's Plan to Phase Out Chinese Inverters Hits Supply Chain Reality
The European Commission aims to phase out Chinese-made inverters from EU-funded energy projects over cybersecurity fears. Industry and inves
EasyJet Board Rejects Third Takeover Bid from US Private Equity Firm Castlelake
EasyJet has turned down three informal takeover approaches from US private equity firm Castlelake, the latest valued at nearly €5.9bn. The b
Ray-Ban Heir Goes Public in Bid to Buy Out Siblings and Control Family Fortune
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has published an open letter urging Delfin's board to support his multi-billion-euro plan to buy out two siblings
China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Firms Amid Escalating Tech and Defense Tensions
China's Commerce Ministry announced export controls on 10 US companies, blocking dual-use goods. The move retaliates against Washington's ex
Oil Prices Dip as US-Iran Talks Show Progress, Easing Strait of Hormuz Concerns
Brent crude fell 0.91% to $79.12 after Qatari and Pakistani mediators reported encouraging progress in US-Iran talks. A memorandum of unders
Poland's Top Economist Urges Germany to Adopt a Bold, Revolutionary Economic Strategy
Poland's top economist Marcin Piątkowski says Germany needs a bold, revolutionary approach to revive its economy. He highlights Poland's 33-
Eurostat Data Reveals Stark Rent Disparities Across European Capitals
Eurostat data reveals average rents for a two-bedroom flat range from €470 in Skopje to €3,350 in Geneva. London tops €3,000, while Dublin a
Italy, Greece, Switzerland Lure Millionaires as UK, Germany, France Lose Ground
Italy, Greece, and Switzerland are becoming top destinations for wealthy migrants, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2
Bank of Russia Holds Rates Near 14% as War Costs and Fuel Crisis Stoke Inflation
The Bank of Russia cut its key rate to 14.25%, a smaller reduction than analysts forecast. Governor Elvira Nabiullina warned that elevated b
EU to Create Diversification Tool to Tackle Unsustainable China Trade Deficit
The European Commission plans a new diversification instrument to help companies reduce reliance on China. EU leaders support de-risking but
Cuba's Parliament Approves 176 Reforms to Boost Private Sector and Foreign Investment
Cuba's parliament has approved 176 measures to ease state control and open the economy to private and foreign investment. The reforms includ
Uzbekistan Turns Investor Proposals into Reform Roadmap Covering AI, Energy, and Capital Markets
Uzbekistan plans to formalise a reform roadmap from 120 investor proposals on banking, energy, AI, and capital markets. The Foreign Investor