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Economy

Eurozone debt map flips as borrowing costs upend expectations

Eurozone treasuries are preparing record bond sales for 2027 just as the IMF warns that borrowing costs have hit a two-decade high.

Markets

This French AI stock is up 570% in 2026: Further gains ahead?

Despite its extraordinary rally, Bank of America analysts have upgraded Soitec SA stock to Buy and see potential for a further 90% upside.

Economy

Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows?

Eurostat's cycle clock, which tracks the economy's phases, flags a sharp slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets highlight French fiscal stress, sticky inflation and ECB hikes. But that could shift soon.

Economy

Record bets against the euro: how much further could it fall?

The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.

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Economy

France's sovereign debt crisis explained: How dangerous could it be?

French borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002, and the gap with Germany is the widest since 2011. What is driving France's debt crisis and how far could it go?

Economy

Eurozone inflation spikes to 3.8%: Is your country on the worst list?

Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.8% in September, a three-year high above forecasts. Energy drove the spike. See where prices rose fastest.

Economy

Diesel taxes in Europe: Which countries charge the most?

Diesel has overtaken petrol as Europe's most expensive fuel, at a record €2.226 per litre. Yet EU governments still tax it about 12 cents less than petrol.

Economy

Which companies face the steepest borrowing costs in Europe?

From Legoland's owner to Lipton tea and Aston Martin, Europe's lowest-rated borrowers face a looming refinancing wall as interest rates rise again.

Economy

Europe's fuel crisis: The 10 oil stocks that rallied in 2026

Record diesel prices and refining margins have pushed Europe's oil majors up 40% to 87% this year. Here are the ten best performers.

Economy

Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most?

Nearly half of what European drivers pay for petrol goes to governments. Here are the 10 member states with the heaviest petrol taxes.

Business

The 'Canada effect': Which European companies could win?

The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. Defence, aerospace and industrial technology are where European companies may gain first.

Economy

Why Greece now borrows more cheaply than France

Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.

Economy

Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?

The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.

Economy

Which European countries import the most crude oil?

Brent topped $100 after fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks. Eurostat data shows which European countries buy the most oil and who is most exposed.

Economy

Could an AfD victory put Germany’s economic recovery at risk?

AfD’s historic Saxony-Anhalt victory adds a potential new political risk to Germany’s fragile recovery, raising fears that fragmentation in Berlin could delay reforms needed to sustain growth.

Economy

Bond yields are surging globally but why aren’t equities falling?

Higher bond yields are alarming investors, but strong growth and record earnings may help equity markets absorb the rising borrowing costs.

Economy

Warsh faces yields, a Treasury rescue and inflation at Jackson Hole

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address on Friday with long-term borrowing costs elevated, inflation above target and the US Treasury already intervening in bond markets to do what monetary policy has not.

Economy

European gas prices hit highest point since March, worse may follow

European gas prices have surged 130% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.

Markets

European stocks often crash in August: Is this time different?

European stocks have historically struggled in August, but the average hides an important detail. A handful of major crises account for most of the losses.

Markets

European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026

The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains.

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