Business & Markets
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Markets on Edge as US-Iran Talks Enter Final Hours of Ceasefire
European markets are trading flat while Asian indices surge and oil prices edge higher as the US-Iran ceasefire enters its final 48 hours. N
US Businesses Begin Filing for Refunds on Tariffs Deemed Unconstitutional
A US government portal has opened for businesses to reclaim billions paid in tariffs imposed under Donald Trump, which the Supreme Court rul
Katowice to Host 2026 European Economic Congress, Central Europe's Premier Business Forum
The 18th European Economic Congress will be held in Katowice, Poland, from 22-24 April 2026. The forum is a major platform for shaping econo
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Push European Fuel Prices Higher Again
European fuel prices are expected to climb after a short-lived drop, as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping through the Strait of Horm
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emerges as Strategic Shield for European Airlines
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could protect European carriers from volatile oil prices while cutting emissions by up to 90%. EU regulation
Oil Surges as US-Iran Tensions Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed
Oil prices rose more than 5% on Monday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European markets fell, with the FTSE
Projected European Wealth in 2030: Stability at the Top, Persistent Gaps
Ireland is projected to top Europe's GDP per capita rankings by 2030, though its figures are distorted by multinational activity. The core r
EU Chemical Alliance Urges Probe into Chinese Firm's UK Plant Acquisition
A coalition representing 90% of EU titanium dioxide production has formally requested the European Commission investigate Chinese LB Group's
Trump's North Sea Drilling Critique Meets UK Energy Reality
Donald Trump has criticised the UK for not expanding North Sea oil and gas extraction. However, independent analyses indicate new drilling w
LME Index Hits Record High as Aluminium Supply Fears Mount
The LME index has climbed to a record high, driven by a 15% rise in aluminium prices since the Iran war began. Attacks on smelters in Abu Dh
Audemars Piguet's Ilaria Resta Champions Creativity Amid Luxury Sector Headwinds
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet makes its inaugural appearance at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva. CEO Ilaria Resta is launch
Geneva's Watches and Wonders Showcases Luxury Industry's Global Celebrity Strategy
The Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva has drawn celebrities including Usain Bolt and Patrick Dempsey as brands leverage global ambassadors.