European economy
Draghi’s report lacks transparency and risks capture by big business
Sport
14.05.2024
Draghi’s report lacks transparency and risks capture by big business
A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of waning competitiveness. Everyone in Brussels is talking about it. And from everything we’ve…
Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar?
Business
14.05.2024
Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar?
The euro, serving as the official currency for 20 members of the European Union, has experienced a notable devaluation against…
Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on rate cut hopes
Business
10.05.2024
Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on rate cut hopes
European stock markets are poised for a positive weekly close with the FTSE 100 repeatedly refreshing new highs, amid growing…
European companies in China finding it harder to make money as growth slows
Business
10.05.2024
European companies in China finding it harder to make money as growth slows
Instead of benefitting from the strong economic rebound that many had expected, European firms operating in China found themselves facing…
Where in Europe was unemployment the lowest in March?
Business
03.05.2024
Where in Europe was unemployment the lowest in March?
Unemployment across Europe showed little change in March, compared to February, according to Eurostat. The rate in the Eurozone remained…
Housing, jobs and competitiveness, EP political parties and their economic vows
Business
30.04.2024
Housing, jobs and competitiveness, EP political parties and their economic vows
Improving competitiveness (better conditions for businesses), cutting bureaucracy, protecting jobs and supporting the green transition are just a few of…
Eurozone growth accelerates in April, but price pressures may test the ECB
Business
23.04.2024
Eurozone growth accelerates in April, but price pressures may test the ECB
European private sector economic activity showed a strong rebound in April driven by strong demand in services. However, some inflationary…
ECB’s Lagarde urges private capital to boost energy transition and innovation in Europe
Business
18.04.2024
ECB’s Lagarde urges private capital to boost energy transition and innovation in Europe
Discussing the state of the European economy and geopolitical challenges, she emphasised the need for about €600 billion annually to…
What do European fund managers think about growth, inflation and stock markets?
Business
17.04.2024
What do European fund managers think about growth, inflation and stock markets?
Investor sentiment about Europe’s economic prospects has substantially improved, according to the latest Bank of America European Fund Manager Survey.…
Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the economy
My Europe
17.04.2024
Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the economy
But the agenda is set to be overshadowed by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which the West fears…