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Economy

S&P cuts European Union's credit rating

Standard & Poor's has cut its long-term credit rating on the European Union to 'AA' from 'AA+' because of concerns about the unity of the bloc after Brexit.

World News

Obama stands by 'back of queue' warning on post-Brexit UK trade deal

President Obama has stood by his comment that Britain will move to the back of the queue post-Brexit when it comes to trade deals with the United States.

Europe News

EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking

The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.

Italy

Rome protesters march against planned EU-US free trade deal

Protesters took to the streets of Rome on Saturday to say ‘No’ to TTIP, the sweeping free trade deal being negotiated between the European Union and

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World News

'Misleading at best and flat out wrong at worst' US reacts to Greenpeace TTIP leak

Greenpeace has released leaked secret TTIP negotiation documents that show the US is applying pressure on the EU to weaken EU protection laws on the environment and public health.

World News

Greenpeace leaks secret TTIP documents as US-EU trade talks spark protest

Greenpeace has released leaked secret TTIP negotiation documents that show the US is applying pressure on the EU to weaken European protection laws on the environment and public health.

World News

US piles on pressure in trade talks with EU

The US has been putting pressure on the European Union to scrap or change environmental and health legislation in trade talks according to leaked

World News

TTIP trade deal faces growing anger and opposition on both sides of the Atlantic

Thousands took to the streets in Hanover over the weekend to demonstrate against the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership deal or TTIP.

Iran

Italy's Renzi visits Iran in bid to renew trade ties

The Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has begun a two-day trip to Iran, the highest-ranking European leader to visit since world powers stuck a

Cuba

US-Cuba relations 'moving forward' despite deep divisions

On the two biggest sticking points, the economy and human rights, neither leader appeared to give any ground at a press conference following bilateral talks, but both Obama and Castro remained positiv

Economy

European carmakers report strong February sales figures

New car sales in Europe jumped by 14% in February, the 30th straight month of growth. Only the Greek and Dutch markets declined. Even Volkswagen

Economy

IMF says Ivory Coast close to hitting growth targets

The IMF says the Ivory Coast economy continues to grow and will post 8.5% this year, a tad down on last year’s 8.6%. Inflation is also forecast to

Cuba

EU and Cuba normalise relations ahead of historic Obama visit

Just days before President Obama visits Cuba, the European Union has normalised relations with the Communist-run island. Hosted by President Raul

Business Series

Apple sees iPhone sales 'falter'

China’s slowdown is even having an impact on technology giant Apple. The company has forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years and reported its

France

France's Hollande rounds off India trip with fighter jet deal agreed but not finalised

French President Francois Hollande has rounded off a trip to India, attending a parade in New Delhi to commemorate Republic Day alongside his host

Economy

Italy and Iran sign business deals, Rouhani says boosting economy will beat extremism

Italy and Iran sign billions of euros of business deals at the start of a Europe visit by Iran's President Rouhani to rebuild ties with the West after years of economic sanctions.

Iran

Iran sanctions lifted: what it means

Here is a summary of the actions which have followed the declaration from the UN’s nuclear watchdog that Iran is fulfilling its obligations under a

Economy

China's exports up for December

A boost for China’s exports came in data for December which showed a rise of 2.3 percent from a year ago in yuan-denominated terms. Forecasts were

Economy

Oil prices hit lowest in 11 years

Oil prices have hit their lowest in over 11 years as the diplomatic fall out between Saudi Arabia and Iran has killed speculation that OPEC members

Economy

European markets fall after decline in Chinese shares

Welcome to 2016 and a rude surprise on the trading floor for those who thought there might be a quiet start to the New Year. What’s been described