Markets European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls European defence stocks rallied as plans for a Trump–Putin summit were taken off the agenda. Analysts expect sustained defence spending, driven by NATO pressure and ongoing Russian threats despite ceasefire efforts. 22/10/2025
Markets Italy's UniCredit sees record profits as Commerzbank advance drags on UniCredit shareholders prepare for a bumper payout as the bank forecasts profits of more than €10 billion this year. 22/10/2025
Economy EU Commission calls for no escalation with China over rare earths In a tense context for European companies, European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič held a phone call on Tuesday with his Chinese counterpart Commerce Minister Wang Wentao over rare earth export restrictions. 21/10/2025
Markets Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties. 21/10/2025
Markets French bond prices decline after unexpected S&P downgrade After a surprise downgrade from S&P Global Ratings on Friday, French bond yields jumped and prices declined, reflective of the increased risk felt by investors. 20/10/2025
Markets Euronext backs German push for single European stock exchange Euronext is ready to work on the consolidation of European capital markets, said CEO Stéphane Boujnah. 17/10/2025
Economy Feeling the strain: Italian pasta makers boil over Trump tariffs Faced with the threat of exorbitant US tariffs, Italian pasta producers are hoping for political support — and that they will not have to wait for a legal resolution to their case. 16/10/2025
Markets Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. 15/10/2025
Economy EU trade chief Šefčovič slams China’s rare earth export curbs EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič took aim at China and its new trade policy on rare earths on Tuesday, denouncing "unprocessable" Chinese requests on EU companies. 14/10/2025
Economy EU Commission slaps three major fashion brands with €157 million fine An investigation launched in 2023 revealed that Gucci, Chloé and Loewe imposed their own pricing policies on retailers, thereby increasing product prices and reducing consumer choice. Gucci was hit the hardest, with a fine of €119 million. 14/10/2025
Markets European markets turn gloomy as US–China trade war looms Relations between China and the US are souring as the countries place fees on each other’s ships, worrying investors. The new front in the trade war comes despite President Trump’s claim on social media: "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!” 14/10/2025
Markets ‘It will all be fine’: Donald Trump reacts and European markets rise Leading stock indexes in Europe climbed after the US President responded to mounting trade tensions between Washington and China. There's also been a positive reaction to a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, while France's new government is promising to end its budget chaos. 13/10/2025
Markets US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday. 10/10/2025
Economy Poland's banking sector - still too small to meet economic ambitions? While Poland boasts one of the most technologically advanced banking systems in Europe, experts say its capital potential remains insufficient to support the development of an economy with growing investment needs. 10/10/2025
Markets Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs. 09/10/2025
Business CEOs double down on AI as confidence in global economy slips, report As the global outlook remains uncertain, business leaders are betting on AI and talent, while also making room in their budgets for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. 09/10/2025
Economy European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday. 08/10/2025
Markets Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally? The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets. 08/10/2025
Economy European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free. 07/10/2025
Markets Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets. 07/10/2025
Economy Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates? 07/10/2025
Markets Markets give seal of approval to Japan's pro-stimulus 'Iron Lady' Traders piled into Japanese stocks after the country's ruling party named Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, betting on her Thatcherite policies to supercharge growth. 06/10/2025
Markets Oil prices jump after OPEC+ announces modest monthly output hike Analysts forecast that the rise may be short-lived as soft demand threatens a supply glut. 06/10/2025
Markets Magnificent Seven surpass EU GDP: Is this a tech bubble warning? The combined market value of the US 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants has surpassed the EU’s GDP, raising concerns of a tech bubble. While valuations are high, comparisons to the dot-com era suggest this may be a structural shift. 04/10/2025
Markets OpenAI’s Stargate locks in Korean chipmakers, boosting shares SK Hynix and Samsung are poised to benefit from unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory as OpenAI embarks on its $500bn (€425bn) global AI infrastructure push. 02/10/2025
Economy 'Time is running out' for Europe’s steel workers, sector tells the EU Suffocated by Chinese overcapacities and US tariffs, the European steel industry says its very survival is at stake, urging the European Commission to introduce strong protective measures. 02/10/2025
Markets US shutdown pushes gold to new high, European markets mixed European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown. 01/10/2025
Europe News US government shutdown – why should Europe worry? The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride. 01/10/2025
Markets Etsy shares soar 16% after OpenAI partnership on ChatGPT payment OpenAI is allowing ChatGPT users in the US to buy from Etsy sellers through its platform. One million Shopify merchants, including Glossier and SKIMS, will also be available through the chatbot in the near future. 30/09/2025
Europe News Shutdown countdown – what happens when the US government freezes? Political dysfunction in Washington is threatening to plunge the United States into another government shutdown – with far-reaching consequences for more than two million federal employees across the country. 30/09/2025
Economy Trump threatens to slap 100% tariffs on movies made abroad A few months after initial threats, the US president is once again targeting the non-American film industry. 29/09/2025
Markets Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown. 29/09/2025
Markets AstraZeneca to list shares in New York, without leaving the UK Amid concerns it might leave the UK, the pharma giant reaffirmed its commitment to the country, keeping its headquarters, primary listing, and tax base there. 29/09/2025
Economy Pharma tariffs: The EU's confident it can dodge US measures US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical products imported into the US, but the European Commission remains hopeful that the deal concluded with Washington this summer—setting 15% tariffs on EU goods—will also apply to the sector. 26/09/2025
Economy US drops tariffs on EU cars to 15% The measures concerning cars will apply retroactively from 1 August. Negotiations on aluminium and steel, which remain heavily taxed at 50%, are only just beginning. 25/09/2025
Europe News EU's green demands are jamming trade talks with India India is pushing back against the inclusion of a dispute settlement mechanism to enforce green standards in the trade deal currently under negotiation with the EU. 25/09/2025
Business Does Airbus need some of Boeing's Trump-style advocacy? While US President Donald Trump has feted and advocated for large orders, there's no hard-hitting advocate for Airbus. But experts tell Euronews that with a full order book, the European air champion might not need one. 24/09/2025
Markets Tech giant Alibaba sees shares rise after CEO pledges AI spending lift The e-commerce company also launched its largest ever artificial intelligence model, the Qwen3-Max, as AI competition grows between tech firms. 24/09/2025
Business Ørsted shares jump after US court decision unblocks windmill project A judge lifted the Trump administration’s pause on construction of a nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England, one of the Danish energy company’s flagship projects. 23/09/2025
Economy European Commission concludes free trade deal with Indonesia The Commission has signed a political agreement guaranteeing access for swathes of EU products to the Indonesian market. Jakarta will also benefit from preferential tariffs, including on highly controversial palm oil. 23/09/2025
Economy EU Commissioner Sefcovic flies to Indonesia to finalise trade deal Securing access to a new market would be a win for the EU Commission, which is pursuing a trade diversification agenda since relations soured with the US following its imposition of tariffs. 22/09/2025
Markets Porsche shares slide after EV launch delay and altered profit outlook The German carmaker saw its shares decline over 7% by Monday afternoon. Shares in Volkswagen — the firm’s biggest shareholder — also fell. 22/09/2025
Markets Why investors are turning bullish on European markets again European fund managers are turning more optimistic as trade tensions ease, inflation fears fade, and central banks start to cut interest rates. Despite US labour concerns, growth hopes remain firm, with investors favouring defensives and betting on a soft landing. 20/09/2025
Economy EU industry struggles with new US rules on imports of steel and aluminium The US, which slapped 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium in June, requires importers to provide proof of origin for these materials when they are part of a finished product: a headache for European industry. 19/09/2025