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EasyJet share price sinks 6% as airline announces CEO will step down

Shares in budget airline EasyJet fell 6% on Thursday morning after it announced that its CEO will be stepping down.

Economy

De Nederlandsche Bank president advocates for capital markets union

Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union and banking union to enhance Europe's economic resilience and growth potential.

Business

Eye on the Markets: Eurozone GDP and US CPI in the Spotlight

This week, investors await the eurozone's flash Q1 GDP and final April CPI figures, alongside crucial US April inflation data, pivotal for central banks' interest rate decisions and investment sentiment.

Business

AstraZeneca stock up as it pulls Covid-19 vaccine from European market

The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorisation for its Covid-19 vaccine be pulled, according to the EU medicines regulator.

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Business

Spanish government rejects BBVA bid to win over Sabadell shareholders

The Spanish government has rejected an offer by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA) to Banco Sabadell SA shareholders, sparking renewed discussions on banking consolidation within Europe.

Business

Munich Re stock rises as company cheers investors with latest earnings

A stronger operational performance and less major-loss expenses than previously thought contributed to Munich Re's latest financial results.

Markets

Weekly markets recap: Mixed trends as investors digest company results

Global markets this week have shown a mixed trend as investors delved into a diverse array of macroeconomic developments and company quarterly earnings.

Business

French government will 'fight' against TotalEnergies’ New York listing

A move to Wall Street is not in the best interest of the French people, says Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

Markets

Markets this week: Focus will be on Eurozone CPI and Fed Rate Decision

This week, the financial market will centre on the Eurozone's flash CPI data for insights into the ECB's rate path, while attention will also be on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting to gauge investment sentiment.

Markets

Markets rebound: Easing geopolitical tension brings recovery

European stock markets have bounced back after a three-week losing streak, bolstered by eased geopolitical tensions and robust corporate earnings. Meanwhile, Wall Street is also set for a positive week, with performance influenced by the outcomes of major tech company results.

Business

France's Casino supermarket chain to cut 3,200 jobs following takeover

France's Casino supermarket chain is to cut between 1,300 and 3,200 jobs following its recent takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

Markets

French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates as expenses decline

French lender BNP Paribas beats profit estimates for the first quarter (Q1) as expenses fell.

Markets

FTSE hits new record as Associated British Foods posts strong results

London's FTSE 100 hit an all-time high on Tuesday as traders digested latest economic data and positive corporate earnings from Primark owner Associated British Foods.

Markets

Markets report: Stocks rebound as fears ease over Middle East conflict

Stocks were seen on the rebound as investors showed relief that a wider conflict in the Middle East might be averted. Gold and the dollar eased back as crude oil prices slipped following Iran's Friday comments that it is not looking to retaliate after Israel's reported drone attack.

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Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal

The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to close the economic gap with its global rivals and reverse a worrying trend of industrial decline.

Markets

LVMH stock falls as consumers rein in spending on luxury goods

LVMH shares fell at market close on Tuesday after the company failed to cheer investors with its latest financial results.

Markets

European markets slump as investors weigh Middle East developments

European markets were all in the red on Tuesday afternoon as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East - and digest fresh economic data from China.

Markets

Week ahead in the markets: Risk-aversion expected to take centre stage

Geopolitical tensions and central banks’ rhetoric on monetary policy will remain the focus of market participants, also Netflix is scheduled to release its Q1 earnings result this week.

Markets

Weekly round-up: Markets at crossroads following ECB’s rate-cut hint

The European stock markets will likely end the week in the red for the second straight week due to surging bond yields, despite the European Central Bank’s hint for a June rate cut.

Markets

The week ahead on the markets with all eyes on the ECB's rate decision

This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to convene the monetary policy meeting, offering clues on the interest rate path and the economic outlook. Additionally, the US will release its March inflation data, steering the global market’s sentiment.