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European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

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Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

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Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission

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Markets give seal of approval to Japan's pro-stimulus 'Iron Lady'

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Oil prices jump after OPEC+ announces modest monthly output hike

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Magnificent Seven surpass EU GDP: Is this a tech bubble warning?

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OpenAI’s Stargate locks in Korean chipmakers, boosting shares

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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European markets open higher after rally on Wall Street, slide in Asia

An interest rate cut earlier this week by the US Federal Reserve has boosted sentiment in Europe and the US. Investors are also watching for news of a phone call on Friday between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.

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Clothes imports up 14% in 2025 amid fierce competition from China

The textile industry is sounding the alarm as imports in the fast fashion sector continue to grow steadily.

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MEPs call on Commission to drop energy purchase promise in EU-US deal

A letter is currently circulating within the European Parliament denouncing the European Commission’s commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of energy products from the US.

Belgium

Microsoft makes commitments on Teams to allay EU antitrust concerns

The commitments made by the US tech giant to unbundle Teams from its flagship applications will bind it for between seven and 10 years.

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Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on Paramount Skydance buyout report

The report comes just weeks after the merger between movie giant Paramount and independent film studio Skydance Media.

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Klarna shares rise 15% in their first day of trading on Wall Street

Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings (IPO) this year.

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Anglo American stock rises 9% after merger deal with Teck Resources

The tie-up is set to be the biggest mining sector merger in over a decade.

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Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data

Wall Street reached new records, but the euphoria ran out as a disappointing US jobs report was released, fuelling expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates at its next meeting in September.

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Why September tends to spook European equity markets

September is often a tough month for European stocks, with major indices and many top companies typically posting negative returns.

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Commission's EU-US deal broker to be grilled in Parliamentary hearing

As the EU’s legislative process kicks off, MEPs will begin debating the EU-US tariff deal on Wednesday. A heated exchange with the European Commission is expected.

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Gold values hit new peak as central banks shift away from dollar

A historic price for the world’s oldest safe-haven asset signals waning confidence in the dollar and mounting pressure on the Fed.

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European stock markets are up, Novo Nordisk is among the winners

The major European stock indexes started the week in a positive mood, boosted by good news from the defence and pharmaceutical sectors. Meanwhile, new questions on Trump's tariffs are keeping traders around the world on edge.

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Does the EU-US trade deal break WTO rules?

By granting tariff advantages to the US, the EU risks violating WTO international trade rules. The political impact could be significant.

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UK bank shares tumble as sector fears new tax

British banks Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest saw their share price fall following news that the UK government could implement new taxes on the sector to fill a sizeable gap in the budget.

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EU Commission's US trade deal set for rocky reception in Parliament

The EU Commission has launched implementation of its trade agreement with the US, promising to ease the burden on the EU automotive sector. But the adoption of the text is not guaranteed, with some MEPs denouncing the agreement as unbalanced.

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EU steel chief touts quotas and cooperation with US on overcapacities

According to Axel Eggert, the chief of EUROFER, the European steel lobby, tariff-rate quotas are the best solution to put an end to existing US levies on imports of steel and aluminium. He also believes that the joint fight against Chinese overcapacities should be a shared objective with the US.

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Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake

Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake.

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Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets

Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month.

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Gloomy opening on the European markets after Friday rally in the US

Leading European stock indexes opened lower on Monday following a major rally on Friday across the US markets. UK trading remained closed for a bank holiday.

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Markets rally as Fed Chair Powell signals Fed may soon cut rates

'Shifting risk balance may warrant policy adjustment,' said Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, at the central bankers' annual meeting, hinting that the Fed may soon cut rates, even as inflation risks remain.

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European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

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Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings

Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated.

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Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces new mini doll

The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.

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Global markets mixed ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Global markets await to react to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday afternoon and the gathering of top central banks on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street

Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs

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