Markets
Why investors are turning bullish on European markets again
European fund managers are turning more optimistic as trade tensions ease, inflation fears fade, and central banks start to cut interest rates. Despite US labour concerns, growth hopes remain firm, with investors favouring defensives and betting on a soft landing.
USA
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the purchasing of Russian oil by some NATO allies was "shocking", and said it "greatly weakens" NATO's negotiating position and bargaining power over Russia.
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EU Decoded
Can the EU economy withstand the trade deal with the US?
"It was the best possible deal," the European Commission said of the tariff agreement reached between the US and the EU, with the vast majority of the bloc's exports now attracting 15% in customs duties. We analyse the impact of the "America First" imperative on the European economy.
Economy
Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?
China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.
Economy
German economic sentiment tumbles as EU–US trade deal underwhelms
Germany’s economic sentiment fell sharply in August, with the ZEW index dropping to 34.7 as experts reacted negatively to the EU–US trade deal. Key industries like chemicals and autos were hit, while eurozone sentiment also weakened.
