Markets What could move markets this week? Here’s what investors are watching European markets return from the Easter break on Tuesday, coinciding with a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. 06/04/2026
Business OPEC+ to hike crude output: Will it make a difference to oil prices? The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) has agreed to increase its crude output as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 06/04/2026
Markets European markets mixed as Iran tensions push oil prices higher Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks follow suit. 30/03/2026
Markets Lagarde warns Iran war shock will last 'years' as European stocks slip European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has warned that markets are "overly optimistic" about the Iran war's economic impact, as stocks fell across Europe, Asia and Wall Street on Friday. 27/03/2026
Earth News A €1.2 trillion bill: How US emissions have impacted Europe’s economy A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages. 26/03/2026
Markets Oil prices rise again as conflicting Iran-US messages fuel uncertainty As the prospect of de-escalation in the Iran war remains uncertain, oil prices are rising, with the international benchmark Brent trading above $106 a barrel on Thursday morning. 26/03/2026
Markets European markets dip as oil prices soar and European gas prices jump Leading European stock market indexes started the week with a big sell-off, following a major drop across Asian markets and surging oil prices, as the Middle East crisis escalates further. 09/03/2026
Economy Which EU countries are most exposed to the LNG supply disruption? Iranian attacks have led to the suspension of Qatari LNG production and major shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Which EU countries could be the most affected? 06/03/2026
Markets European markets show mixed sentiment as oil prices climb further European stock markets lost their enthusiasm by the early afternoon following a positive trend in the first half of the trading lead by strong performances in Asia. Meanwhile, oil prices are rising further. 05/03/2026
Tech News Europe unites to build sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure Europe announces a new cloud empire to end dependence on the US and China. 03/03/2026
Markets European stocks dip as Gulf exchanges stay shut following Iran strikes European markets opened in deep negative territory as crude oil prices rose in early trading, alongside gold and other precious metals. US futures are also down as global markets react to the Iran conflict. 02/03/2026
Markets European markets hit record highs amid easing tariff fears European stock markets opened firmly in the green on Wednesday with major indices touching record intraday highs. 25/02/2026
Economy French central bank governor quits and leaves Macron to pick successor François Villeroy de Galhau has unexpectedly announced his early resignation as Governor of the Bank of France. Analysts view the timing as a calculated effort to safeguard the institution's future leadership. 09/02/2026
Markets European markets drop, drink stocks sink after Trump tariff threat Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. 20/01/2026
Economy Santa Claus rally or year-end wobble? Markets wrap up 2025 mixed World shares were mixed despite fresh record highs on Wall Street, as investors remained wary of inflation, slowing demand and uncertainty over how markets will start the new year. 24/12/2025
Earth News Europe could get Cypriot natural gas by 2027, president says Europe has been looking for more ways to wean itself off Russian energy and cut Moscow from revenues to fund its all-out war in Ukraine. 20/11/2025