Markets Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. 15/10/2025
Business French telecom bid: Orange, Bouygues, and Free offer €17bn for SFR The three French groups submitted a joint non-binding offer to take over the telecom activities of the Altice Group in France, which includes most of SFR. 15/10/2025
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
Economy Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt win Nobel Prize for Economics 'for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction'. 13/10/2025
Markets ‘It will all be fine’: Donald Trump reacts and European markets rise Leading stock indexes in Europe climbed after the US President responded to mounting trade tensions between Washington and China. There's also been a positive reaction to a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, while France's new government is promising to end its budget chaos. 13/10/2025
Economy Looking to retire? The world’s best destination is in Europe Three European countries ranked among the five most attractive global destinations for retirees this year, based on their high quality of life, tax efficiency, and safety. 11/10/2025
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 Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally? The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets. 08/10/2025
Business AI boom: SoftBank to buy ABB’s robotics business for $5.4 billion The acquisition brings together SoftBank's AI know-how and ABB's robotics expertise as companies race to stay ahead of tech advances. 08/10/2025
Markets Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets. 07/10/2025
Business Sold out: Japan is running out of Asahi beer because of a cyberattack Major Japanese beverage producer Asahi says it has been hit by a cyberattack that left its operations disrupted for the fifth day on Friday. 03/10/2025
Economy Italy eyes 3% EU deficit target this year, ahead of schedule According to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government, the public deficit is at 3% already this year, bringing the Italian budget back on track with the European Union's finance rules. 03/10/2025
Business Elon Musk's fortune briefly jumped to a record $500 billion The CEO of Tesla saw his fortune rise as the EV maker's shares jumped on the stock market, adding billions to Musk's fortune. 02/10/2025
Business Shein faces backlash as it prepares to open physical stores in France Galeries Lafayette and other iconic French department stores could now house Shein's physical shops, with the Chinese fast-fashion brand expecting to create 200 jobs. 02/10/2025
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
Business Why do chocolate prices matter to the European Central Bank? The European Central Bank noted that food prices are increasing faster than inflation on average in the bloc. 01/10/2025
Economy Trump sets tariff on timber and lumber, citing national security risks Imported wood and furniture "threaten to impair the national security of the US", according to the administration. 30/09/2025
Markets Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown. 29/09/2025
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 Market shakeup on the cards as HSBC sees quantum trading breakthrough In a world first, the bank successfully deployed the quantum technology to improve bond price predictions. 25/09/2025