Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Ferrari, LEGO, and Revolut CMOs Vie for Inaugural European Marketing Award at Cannes
The European CMO of the Year award debuts at Cannes Lions on 22 June, with a shortlist of 29 marketing leaders from across the continent. Br
Europe’s Ultra-Rich Club Grows by 20 Members Daily: Germany Leads
Europe’s ultra-rich population surged 26% in five years, adding 37,428 people with at least $30 million. Germany leads with five new members
Rome Summit: Global Investors Urge Europe to Cut Red Tape for Capital
The FII Institute summit in Rome brought together global investors and policymakers to discuss Europe's economic future. Key speakers urged
French Fishermen Gather in Cherbourg as Sector Faces Fuel Costs, Competition, and Regulation
French fishermen gathered in Cherbourg to address soaring fuel costs, foreign competition, and new environmental restrictions. The governmen
EU Green Bond Initiative Risks Subsidising Chinese Clean Tech in Third Countries
The EU's Global Green Bond Initiative, designed to fund sustainable projects in partner countries, risks channelling billions to Chinese cle
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Steadies Amid War Fallout
The Bank of England left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting. UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, be
Shipping Sector Cautious on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Despite US-Iran Deal
A US-Iran framework deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days, but shipping leaders say confidence is shattered. Sea mines, hi
Oil Prices Slide as US and Iran Sign Interim Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European
Eurozone Mortgage Rates: From Malta's 2.08% to Latvia's 4.18%
Mortgage rates in the eurozone range from 2.08% in Malta to 4.18% in Latvia, despite a single ECB benchmark. Variable-rate loans dominate in
Tashkent Forum Unveils Roadmap for Investment and Growth with New Financial Centre
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a new international financial centre operating under English common law. The Tashkent In
Denmark's Clever runs 500 staff with zero managers: a radical experiment in self-management
Clever, Denmark's largest EV charging network, operates with no bosses, no middle managers, and no job titles since 2025. Co-founder Casper
BMW Slashes 2026 Profit Forecast as China Slump and Middle East Tensions Bite
BMW has cut its 2026 profit outlook, forecasting a significant decline in pre-tax earnings. The German carmaker blames weakening demand in C