Economy
Japan's central bank holds rates steady ahead of elections
The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.
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Markets
The business of predicting the future is booming despite EU pushback
Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries.
The Europe Conversation
EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union
The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy.
The Europe Conversation
EU Commissioner Jørgensen: Housing crisis needs 'holistic approach'
In an interview with Euronews, EU Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen calls upon investors, authorities and market players to work together to find a solution for an emergency impacting more and more EU citizens.
Business Line
How Uzbekistan is unlocking foreign investment opportunities
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Foreign direct investment in Uzbekistan has reached €111.8 billion, doubling GDP and fueling growth across nearly all sectors of the economy, from manufacturing and energy to IT and finance.
Markets
Warsaw Stock Exchange seeks developed market status within 3-5 years
The Warsaw Stock Exchange has ambitious plans. According to Tomasz Bardziłowski, CEO of the WSE, it expects to rise to the rank of a developed market in the MSCI classification within the next three to five years. However, experts are tempering this enthusiasm.
