Economy Eurozone inflation tops estimates in August: Is the ECB watching? Eurozone inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, slightly above expectations but still near the ECB's target. Core inflation stayed at 2.3%. 02/09/2025
Markets 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. 26/08/2025
Business Ørsted sees shares plunge as US halts work on offshore wind farm The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances. 25/08/2025
Business Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery. 18/08/2025
Business Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay reaches €5.3M Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning €11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality. 18/08/2025
Markets 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. 18/08/2025
Markets Crypto giant Binance gets BBVA backing to fix reputation, report says After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world. 08/08/2025
Markets Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars. 08/08/2025
Markets European markets open in the red after Trump threatens 30% EU tariff The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would not impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports before 1 August, allowing time for negotiation. 14/07/2025
Markets US copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff on imports The 50% duty would match the rate placed on steel and aluminium imports. The president also said he plans to impose a tariff of up to 200% on pharmaceutical drugs. 09/07/2025
Markets Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to speed up London listing, FT reports The e-commerce platform filed for a London IPO around a year and a half ago, but has been unable to secure regulatory approval, partly linked to its exposure to the Xinjiang region. 08/07/2025
Markets EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region. 02/07/2025
Markets US stocks rise as investors prepare for Trump’s tariff deadline Many of Trump’s announced tariffs have been postponed and are due to kick back into effect on 9 July. 01/07/2025
Markets Oil prices rise despite fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel Markets rose slightly on news that the ceasefire appears to be holding, while oil prices also continued to climb. 25/06/2025
Markets Oil prices surge, Europe’s markets open lower on Israel Iran strikes Israel launched strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, which killed top officials according to Iranian state media — including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami. 13/06/2025
Markets Asian shares make modest gains as investors eye US-China talks Trade talks between the US and China are to continue for a second day in London. 10/06/2025
Markets Chip designer Alphawave sees stock soar on Qualcomm takeover agreement The acquisition of the UK’s Alphawave by a US firm marks the latest loss for the London Stock Exchange. 09/06/2025
Markets Stablecoin bigwig Circle soars in debut on the New York Stock Exchange The major cryptocurrency issuer saw its value skyrocket after its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. 06/06/2025
Markets Tesla stock rises as it rebounds from Trump-Musk public feud Tesla's stock went up about 4% on Friday afternoon after the US markets opened as investors remain divided on how the feud between the automotive company's CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump will play out. 06/06/2025
Markets European markets mixed as investors digest ECB interest rate decision European markets were mixed on Thursday afternoon as investors digested the latest ECB interest rate decision. 05/06/2025