Markets European markets turn gloomy as US–China trade war looms Relations between China and the US are souring as the countries place fees on each other’s ships, worrying investors. The new front in the trade war comes despite President Trump’s claim on social media: "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!” 14/10/2025
Markets US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday. 10/10/2025
Markets Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs. 09/10/2025
Markets 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. 01/10/2025
Markets 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. 29/09/2025
Business BBVA's improved takeover bid for Banco Sabadell approved by regulator The Spanish regulator has authorised the 10% raise in BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell and the elimination of the cash component. Shareholders have until 10 October to agree to the offer. 25/09/2025
Business 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. 23/09/2025
Markets 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. 19/09/2025
Business Musk buys Tesla stock - could he become the first global trillionaire? The CEO of Tesla is making a public show of confidence in the company's future, as the EV maker's success could allow him to become the world's first trillionaire. 16/09/2025
Business Alphabet hits $3 trillion market cap with shares on record The Google parent company has attracted strong investor interest following a favourable antitrust ruling which stopped a forced sale of its Chrome browser. 15/09/2025
Business Ørsted proceeds with share sale at 67% discount to raise capital Danish offshore wind energy company Ørsted is facing financial uncertainty after the Trump administration derailed its US projects. 15/09/2025
Markets 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. 11/09/2025
Markets 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. 05/09/2025
Business Spanish BBVA receives greenlight for Banco Sabadell takeover Spain's Banco Sabadell has been fighting off unsolicited interest from financial giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) since last year. 05/09/2025
Business Klarna IPO is back: Fintech firm to go public in New York The Swedish financial technology company announced on Tuesday the launch of its initial public offering, months after the firm paused its planned listing. 02/09/2025
Markets 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. 01/09/2025
Markets 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. 29/08/2025
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
Markets 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. 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