Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Champions League Semifinals: A Clash of Ownership Models Across Europe
The Champions League semifinals showcase a clash of ownership models: Qatari state-backed PSG, fan-owned Bayern Munich, US private equity-dr
Revolut Opens First Physical Store in Barcelona, Signaling Shift in Fintech Strategy
Revolut will open its first permanent physical store in Barcelona, a departure from its digital-only model. The fintech giant aims to build
Caspian and Central Asian Oil Markets Adapt to Volatile Global Demand
Oil producers in the South Caucasus and Central Asia are moving away from long-term contracts toward flexible trading strategies. Asian refi
Ryanair CEO O'Leary Predicts Two or Three European Airlines Could Collapse This Winter
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary forecasts that two or three European airlines could go bankrupt this winter due to high fuel costs. He specifica
How the UK Fits into Europe's Integrated Supply Chain Network
European manufacturers increasingly build cross-border supply chains, with the UK playing a specific role. Bosch's UK operations provide spe
Germany's €440 Billion Gold Reserve: Should Berlin Sell or Repatriate?
Germany's gold reserves, worth €440 billion, are the world's second-largest. DIW president Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part to reliev
TotalEnergies Runs Gonfreville Refinery at Full Capacity to Shield France from Fuel Shortages
TotalEnergies has ramped up production at France's largest refinery, Gonfreville, to 100% capacity. The move aims to insulate the domestic m
Beijing Warns of Retaliation Against EU's Industrial Acceleration Act
China's Ministry of Commerce has condemned the EU's Industrial Acceleration Act, alleging it creates investment barriers and violates WTO ru
China's Auto Giants Target 30% of European Market by 2035
Chinese car brands are gaining ground in Europe, with market share already above 10% in Norway, the UK, and Italy. At Auto China 2026, indus
European Markets Open Higher as US-Iran Talks Stall, Oil Prices Rise
European stock markets opened higher on Monday, with Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, Italy's FTSE MIB, and the UK's FTSE 100 all in positive
European Fuel Prices Still 12% Above Pre-Strike Levels Despite Iran Ceasefire
EU average petrol prices rose 12% and diesel 26% after the US-Israel strikes on Iran in late February 2026. Despite a ceasefire in early Apr
Europe's AI Dilemma: Can the EU Keep Its Industrial Giants at Home?
Siemens CEO Roland Busch says EU data rules make investing in the US and China more logical. The Trump administration's tax cuts and deregul