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Trump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.

Trump’s in. Here’s what it means for Europe.

From energy and trade to finance and defense, here’s how Donald Trump’s second presidency will impact EU policy.

November 6, 2024 11:44 am CET
A Trump trade war 2.0 will be worse than the first for Europe
‘Bitter medicine’: Why some EU officials quietly yearn for Trump
Digital euro sparks sovereignty battle between EU governments and ECB
IMF warns war and protectionism to hurt world economy
IMF’s end-of-inflation party sobered by debt, war … and a US election
UK inflation falls below 2 percent

UK inflation falls below 2 percent

October 16, 2024 8:55 am CET
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G7’s Ukraine loan is at risk

What began as a multilateral statement of support has morphed into a fragmented and precarious arrangement, plagued by internal political and legal wrangling.

October 16, 2024 4:00 am CET

Italy, Germany, Netherlands short-listed for top job running EU dirty money watchdog

Germany’s spot will vex other EU countries after Frankfurt was chosen to host the watchdog.

October 15, 2024 4:22 am CET

ECB to cut rates again as economic outlook sours

The central bank is being bounced into easing policy faster than it wanted to — but it still isn’t throwing caution to the wind.

October 11, 2024 12:58 pm CET

Mystery creator of Bitcoin identified, new HBO documentary claims

The revelation could send shockwaves through cryptocurrency markets and beyond.

October 3, 2024 5:38 pm CET

EU cross-border bank mergers pose real risks, Nagel warns

Key among the risks is the lack of a common deposit guarantee scheme, which could leave customers exposed.

October 1, 2024 7:47 pm CET

Ireland has a problem everyone wants: How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple

More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.

September 26, 2024 5:00 am CET

FS policy: 20 people to meet at Labour’s conference

Looking to influence financial services policy but unsure who to meet at Labour’s inaugural party conference in Liverpool this weekend? Politicians, advisers or policy wonks: We’ve got …

September 19, 2024 7:30 am CET

You’re on your own implementing Draghi report, Lagarde tells governments

“Structural reforms are not the responsibility of the central bank — they are the responsibility of governments,” European Central Bank president says.

September 12, 2024 5:43 pm CET

ECB to cut interest rates, but keep cautious stance amid uncertainty

Inflation likely won’t return to target until late next year, a new set of economic forecasts is expected to confirm Thursday.

September 11, 2024 3:38 pm CET

Exiled Libyan central bank chief sees safe route home after attempted coup

Sadiq Al-Kabir says the attempted takeover by hostile government forces has backfired.

September 5, 2024 6:35 pm CET

Sánchez triggers anger by picking ally for Spain’s central bank

José Luis Escrivá has all the experience needed for the job but may struggle to escape the taint of cronyism.

September 5, 2024 2:24 pm CET

Iran pays millions in ransom to end massive cyberattack on banks, officials say

IRLeaks, a group with a history of hacking Iranian companies, was said to be responsible.

September 4, 2024 4:06 pm CET
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German businesses fear far right success will scare off much-needed workers

Anti-immigration rhetoric is increasingly being adopted by politicians — but the German economy needs both foreign workers and investors.

September 4, 2024 2:10 pm CET

Cooling inflation sets up ECB rate cut in September

Broad slowdown in prices gives central bank space to support slowing European economy.

August 29, 2024 11:14 am CET

Further rate cuts likely but beware of geopolitics, Cypriot bank chief says

Straddling three continents, Cyprus worries only about the geopolitics on its doorstep.

August 28, 2024 6:00 am CET

Sharp slowdown in wage growth boosts ECB rate cut hopes

Olympic boost can’t cover up the ongoing crisis in eurozone manufacturing.

August 22, 2024 11:41 am CET

A killjoy’s guide to how the financial turmoil might screw up your life

What could possibly go wrong?

August 12, 2024 6:00 am CET

Trump says presidents have the right to influence Fed policy

Trump’s comments mark the clearest signal yet on how he might try to blunt the central bank’s autonomy should he win a second term in November.

August 9, 2024 12:11 am CET

Global market rout may force central banks into early rate cuts

Analysts question whether the U.S. Fed has left it too late to begin cutting rates to save the economy from falling into a recession

August 5, 2024 1:46 pm CET

The UK’s first rate cut in four years is awkward for Labour

The U.K.’s finance minister spent all week saying Britain’s economy is broken. Then the BoE cut interest rates.

August 1, 2024 6:11 pm CET

Malta central bank chief steps down ahead of criminal trial

Domestic pressure gets the better of embattled finance minister-turned-governor.

July 31, 2024 12:56 pm CET

Eurozone inflation surprisingly ticks up in July

‘Sticky‘ service prices set to test the ECB’s nerve in September.

July 31, 2024 11:13 am CET

BoE set for knife-edge decision on first rate cut

Relief is in sight — but it’s still not a done deal.

July 30, 2024 7:17 pm CET

Maltese central bank chief defies calls to resign amid sprawling corruption case

Edward Scicluna says he will remain in office despite ongoing criminal proceedings against him, citing a controversial carve-out for central bankers.

July 25, 2024 6:55 pm CET
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