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Are football stocks a good investment? The Pelé Index has an answer
The 2026 World Cup kicked off this week, and for the next month, football will be impossible to ignore: 48 teams, 104 matches and billions of viewers. For millions of supporters, owning a stake in their club would be the ultimate act of...
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IMF warns against further relaxation of euro area fiscal rules
Euro area countries should not further relax fiscal measures to tackle the current energy shock but rather improve their budget balances, with additional effort asked of high-debt countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. 11 June...
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Kazakhstan targets €45bn in non-commodity exports as global export insurers turn to Central Asia
The push comes as geopolitical instability, including the war in the Middle East, is redirecting parts of the global export credit and investment insurance industry towards regions seen as carrying lower traditional war...
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Greece gets green light to repay €6.95bn of bailout loans early
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has approved Greece's request to repay €6.95 billion of loans early under the first bailout programme through the Greek Loan Facility (GLF). The loans were part of the international rescue packages agreed during...
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Beyond Nvidia: Europe's best-performing AI stocks of 2026
For most investors, Nvidia, along with Micron, AMD, and Broadcom, has become the face of the artificial-intelligence boom, but the AI supply chain stretches far beyond Silicon Valley. 05 June 2026 05:37
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Global steel crisis deepens as oversupply reaches alarming levels, OECD warns
Global steelmaking capacity continues to expand despite weak demand, threatening to push prices lower and distort competition. Steel is a critical material for a wide range of industries, from construction and...
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SpaceX sets IPO price, valuing company at $1.75tn ahead of record debut
SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion (€66bn) in its long-awaited stock market debut, a move that would make it the largest initial public offering (IPO) on record and significantly boost the wealth of founder Elon Musk, potentially making...
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France, Italy and Spain push for new regime to fix EU banking fragmentation
France, Italy and Spain have jointly proposed new rules aimed at easing cross-border banking operations and cutting red tape across the bloc, according to a document seen by Euronews. 03 June 2026 15:08
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New US tariff plan targets EU and dozens of economies over forced labour imports
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed imposing additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including the European Union and the United Kingdom, arguing that their failure to adequately prevent trade in goods made with forced...
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EasyJet shares rally as Castlelake weighs possible takeover offer
British low-cost airline easyJet said it had noted possible takeover interest from US-based private investment firm Castlelake, in a statement released on Monday. The airline's shares surged by more than 12% in early trading following the news. 01...
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Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion last year
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries are moving towards deeper economic integration through digitisation and AI, as leaders of the bloc met in Astana for a two-day summit. 29 May 2026 19:30
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EU's six largest economies push for capital markets union
The six largest economies in the European Union have called for an acceleration of the Capital Markets Union, in a bid to speed up legislation in Brussels, according to a letter sent to the European Commission on Friday. 29 May 2026 13:58
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ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' report stubbornly high inflation
Prices are rising faster across the EU’s biggest economies, according to early figures for May. The numbers reinforce growing expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates in June. 29 May 2026 13:34
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Turkish tourists flock to Greece as rising costs put Greeks off Turkey
Economic relations between Greeks and Turks have shifted markedly in recent years. 28 May 2026 14:27
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Memory chip giants SK Hynix and Micron cross $1tn valuation amid AI mania
The world's memory chip sector is undergoing a transformation with few modern parallels as relentless demand from AI development triggers a historic repricing of the semiconductor industry. 27 May 2026 10:09
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Not even through inheritance: 61% of Spaniards see inheriting a home as almost impossible
In the first half of 2026, inheriting a home remains a remote prospect for most Spaniards, according to a study carried out by Fotocasa Research. Against a backdrop of mounting difficulties in accessing housing, 61% of the population consider it...
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Portugal's Meo seeks €82m from state over Huawei 5G exclusion
Telecoms operator Meo is suing the Portuguese state for €81.7 million in compensation following the exclusion of Huawei equipment from Portugal's 5G networks, the newspaper Público reported on Monday. 25 May 2026 15:20
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German business morale improves despite Iran war disruption to energy markets
Germany's closely watched ifo Business Climate Index increased to 84.9 points in May from 84.5 in April, according to data released on Friday. The ifo Business Climate Index is a highly regarded early indicator of economic...
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German business morale improves despite Iran war disruption to energy markets
Germany's closely watched ifo Business Climate Index increased to 84.9 points in May from 84.5 in April, according to data released on Friday. 22 May 2026 13:31
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German business morale improves despite Iran war disruption to energy markets
Germany's closely watched ifo Business Climate Index increased to 84.9 points in May from 84.5 in April, according to data released on Friday. 22 May 2026 13:31
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Stellantis to launch 60 new models by 2030: electric car made in Pomigliano
Stellantis on Thursday in the United States unveiled the group’s new strategic plan, which entails €60 billion of investment by 2030 and 60 new models in the pipeline to speed up growth and profits. 21 May 2026 15:43
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IRS settlement blocks tax audits targeting Trump and his family members
On Tuesday, the US Department of Justice quietly published an additional filing related to the settlement between US President Donald Trump and the IRS. 20 May 2026 12:05
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Could Central Asia help Europe address labour shortage concerns?
Policymakers, international organisations and business representatives discussed Europe’s ageing population and persistent labour shortage concerns - and as a result, how these issues are pushing governments and employers to rethink migration...
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'We need a new economic model'
“We need new antibiotics,” Estelle Fruchet, Shionogi Europe’s general manager for France said. 18 May 2026 09:02
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From cars to defence, Mercedes-Benz signals openness to military sector
In addition to cars and Formula 1 racing, could Mercedes-Benz also move into the defence sector in the future? According to CEO Ola Källenius, the idea is at least not off the table. 17 May 2026 14:50
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Europe's nuclear leaders: Which countries produce the most?
The prospect of joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's potential retaliation against Gulf states is high on the agenda in Europe, where governments are weighing the risks to energy supply and fuel prices. 15 May 2026 14:03
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Highest-paying jobs in Germany: Official data and job postings reveal top salaries
Germany is the world’s third-largest economy, with a projected GDP of $4.74 trillion (€4.12tn) in 2025. According to IMF estimates from April of this year, it ranks among the top 20 countries in GDP per capita, with its total standing at $55,911...
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World markets rise on Trump-Xi summit hopes
World shares were mostly higher on Thursday after Wall Street set more records, as investors closely monitored takeaways from US President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. 14 May 2026 12:05
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Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?
The eurozone economic growth keeps disappointing. According to Eurostat's second estimate published Wednesday, gross domestic product in the euro area expanded by just 0.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the...
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Lufthansa to take majority control of Italy’s ITA Airways in €325mn deal
Europe's largest airline group, Lufthansa, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%. 12 May 2026 14:07
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Income of richest 10% after tax: How do Europe's top earners compare globally?
The income gap between the lowest and highest earners remains stark in Europe, despite policy measures to tackle such inequality. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 81% of Europeans believe that income gaps are too wide and 78% believe that...
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Spain's Bizum heads to the high street to take on Visa and Mastercard
Bizum, the app that has already made cash redundant at dinner parties across Spain, is now moving into physical shops. The shift is a technical one, but its implications stretch well beyond payments. Until now, when you tapped your phone or card on a...
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Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after leaving the Strait of Hormuz
According to HD Hyundai Oilbank, a major South Korean petroleum and refinery company, the Malta-flagged vessel named Odessa reached waters near the port city of Seosan on Friday morning, concluding a journey that began in the Strait of Hormuz around...
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Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after leaving the Strait of Hormuz
According to HD Hyundai Oilbank, a major South Korean petroleum and refinery company, the Malta-flagged vessel named Odessa reached waters near the port city of Seosan on Friday morning, concluding a journey that began in the Strait of Hormuz around...
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Economic growth in the Pacific could slow as energy disruptions spread, ADB warns
Economic growth in the Pacific could slow from 4.2% in 2025 to 2.8% in 2026, with downside risks potentially dragging it as low as 2.0%, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). 07 May 2026 12-51
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Lufthansa posts record revenue but warns Iran war fuel costs will hit annual profit
The surge in jet fuel prices has become a primary concern for the European travel industry, with Lufthansa finding itself at the centre of this crisis. 06 May 2026 1403
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Spanish steel pipe maker Tubos Reunidos enters insolvency after 134 years
The situation looks bleak and potentially terminal for the Álava-based steel pipe maker company Tubos Reunidos, as its board of directors has informed both the National Securities Market Commission and a court in Vitoria-Gasteiz that it is unable to...
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Shipping giant MSC opens new trade route to bypass Hormuz disruption
Global container shipping giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC, has announced a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service, linking key European ports with Saudi Arabia and other regional hubs. 04 May 2026 1241
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Europe vs the Americas: Where is the number of billionaires growing fastest?
The number of dollar billionaires is rising and shows no signs of slowing down.The global billionaire population has grown from 2,723 in 2021 to 3,110 in 2026, a 14% increase in just five years. 03 May 2026 0502
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ECB holds rates at 2% as inflation rises and eurozone growth slows
The ECB maintained key interest rates at their lowest level in more than two years, matching market expectations. The Frankfurt-based monetary institution held its deposit facility rate at 2% on Thursday for the third consecutive meeting. "The...
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Europe moves to break Visa and Mastercard's grip - but not everyone agrees
Europe's payment system is on the brink of its biggest shake-up in decades. A digital euro, a push for sovereignty from US payment giants and a bitter fight between banks and Brussels are all coming to a head - and the outcome could affect how...
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Bank of England holds rates as Iran war sends oil prices to new highs
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as the war in Iran and Tehran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz send oil prices to their highest level in four years. 30 April 2026 1121
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Europeʼs tax divide: Why Germany and France tax labour far more than the UK
The tax burden on labour plays a decisive role in how much workers actually take home — but it does not fall on employees alone. Employers also shoulder high costs through payroll taxes and social contributions. 30 April 2026 0501
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Iran war will trigger largest energy price surge since 2022, World Bank warns
The World Bankʼs latest Commodity Markets Outlook, published on Tuesday, predicts a 24% surge in energy prices this year as the Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deliver a historic shock to global markets. 28 April 2026 1348
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Stock markets flat as oil prices hold above $100 on stalled USIran talks
Oil markets rose at the opening on Monday, as renewed uncertainty surrounding USIran diplomacy continued to fuel concerns, despite an extended ceasefire. 27 April 2026 0922
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Why investment in Caspian transit routes is crucial for energy security
The urgency to invest in and reshape transit routes continues to dominate government priorities in the Caspian region, as do the instability of supplies, the cost of oil and global logistical realities. 24 April 2026 1503
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Intel shares soar 20% on earnings beat and stronger-thanexpected outlook
Investors drove Intel shares up 20% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the company published a quarterly report that signalled a successful pivot towards AI-driven hardware. 24 April 2026 0848
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Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten
Europe dominates global wealth rankings, but what it actually means to be a “rich countryˮ depends heavily on how prosperity is measured and who benefits from it. 23 April 2026 0627
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QatarEnergy launches first LNG exports from $10bn Golden Pass project in Texas
QatarEnergy has launched its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the Golden Pass project in Texas, marking a milestone in its largest US investment. 23 April 2026 14:33
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UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
The cost of living in the UK accelerated throughout March, propelled by a significant increase in petrol and diesel prices following the outbreak of the Iran war. 22 April 2026 0840
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Thales reports strong growth as defence orders jump on Iran war tensions
French defence and technology company Thales said orders for its defence business jumped by 75% in the first quarter to €2.24bn, up from €1.3bn a year earlier. 21 April 2026 12-18
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Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in Asia and Africa
The Iran war's global energy shock is pushing nations in Asia and Africa to boost nuclear power generation and accelerating atomic energy plans in countries that have never had it. 17 April 2026 0930
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Fresh demand for AI pushed world's largest chipmaker TSMC's profit up by 58%
The worldʼs largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSMC, reported a fourth consecutive quarter of record profits on Thursday, as demand for artificial intelligence chips drove a sharp rise in revenue and net income. 16...
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Oil prices fall as renewed hopes for peace talks feed a stock market rally
European stocks were mostly steady on Wednesday as investors weighed signals from Washington that a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran war could be imminent. 15 April 2026 0843
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'The largest energy security threat in history' is about to push oil prices further up, IEA warns
April could prove a tougher month than March for energy markets and the global economy because of the Middle East war, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Monday in Washington while speaking at the Atlantic Council. 14 April 2026 1153
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EUʼs largest economies vs top US states: How do they compare in GDP?
In terms of GDP per capita, even the poorest US state outranked the top five European economies in 2024 — with the sole exception of Germany, where the gap narrowed to around €1,500. 13 April 2026 1445
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US inflation surges to 3.3% as Iran war fuels energy price shock
The latest consumer price index CPI) figures confirm that US inflation picked up pace last month, with the headline rate jumping from 2.4% in February to 3.3% in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 April 2026 1327
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TotalEnergies closes key Saudi refinery after attacks
French energy giant TotalEnergies said Friday that it had shut down a major refinery on the eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia after it was damaged during the Iran war. 10 April 2026 1303
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All Dolce, no Gabbana? D&G co-founder quits as chairman amid €450m debt talks
Stefano Gabbana has resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana, the Italian luxury house he co-founded with Domenico Dolce back in 1985, though he will maintain a creative role. 10 April 2026 1141
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Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends
Despite the major fall in oil prices after the US and Iran confirmed a two-week-long ceasefire, Europe may not yet breathe a sigh of relief due to the long-lasting impact of energy supplies on which the bloc heavily relies. 09 April 2026 0622
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Iran ceasefire effect: Oil plunges as European markets surge
Oil prices have fallen sharply while both European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. 08 April 2026 1145
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Venture capital surges to $320mn as Central Asia's startup scene takes off
Central Asiaʼs venture capital market reached a valuation of around US$320 million €295mn in 2025, according to the “Startups and Venture Capital in Central Asia 2026ˮ report by RISE Research, based on a survey of more than 200 startups and over 40...
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Spain breaks jobs record with 22 million Social Security contributors
Spain has exceeded 22 million Social Security contributors for the first time in its history, new labour market data published Monday showed, as Easter demand and growth in the services sector pushed employment to a record high. 06 April 2026 1138
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Portugal among EU countries with the most people working close to 50 hours a week
Portugal ranks fourth in the European Union for the share of professionals regularly working 49 hours or more per week in their main job. 05 April 2026 0601
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French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed on Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the Iran war. 03 April 2026 0822
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French ship crosses Strait of Hormuz in first Western European transit during Iran war
A container ship indicating French ownership by the shipping and logistics giant, CMA CGM, has reportedly become the first vessel with Western European ties to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the Iran war. 03 April 2026 1008
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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
The top ticket price stood at $8,680 €7,529) when FIFA first sold tickets after the tournament draw in December. Category 2 tickets for the final have since risen by $1,805 €1,566, with category 3 up by $1,600 €1,388. Tickets were listed for 17...
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Germany and Italy propose EU ‘kill switchʼ for global stablecoins
Germany and Italy are pushing for sweeping new powers to block foreign stablecoin operators from the European Union unless their home countries meet EU regulatory standards — a move that could shut out some of the largest crypto firms from one of the...
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Unilever and McCormick are closing in on a mega deal to create a food giant
Brands including Hellmann's mayonnaise and Knorr seasonings, owned by UK-based consumer goods giant Unilever, will combine with McCormick's Schwartz and Ducros herbs to form a new business. 31 March 2026 1331
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A new way to measure poverty shows the US falling behind Europe
Comparing economies and poverty is challenging, as different measures can lead to different results. Olivier Sterck, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, has developed a new way to measure poverty, which he calls “average...
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European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'
European stocks opened lower on Friday morning, defying pre-market expectations of gains, as investors remained sceptical about the prospects for a ceasefire in the Iran war. 27 March 2026 1348
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European stocks slip as Lagarde warns Iran war shock is 'beyond what we can imagine'
European stocks opened lower on Friday morning, defying pre-market expectations of gains, as investors remained sceptical about the prospects for a ceasefire in the Iran war. 27 March 2026 13:48
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