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Europe’s Stocks Dominate World Markets as US Trade War Backfires
Europe’s equities have emerged clear winners worldwide as the region’s economic outlook brightens at a time when President Donald Trump’s trade war hobbles US financial markets.
Europe Stocks Stage World-Beating Rally as Trade War Backfires
Europe’s equities have emerged clear winners worldwide as the region’s economic outlook brightens at a time when President Donald Trump’s trade war hobbles US financial markets.
European Economy Commissioner calls for ramping up of defence spending
European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis tells CNBC Europe cannot feel safe unless it ramps up its defence capabilities, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund-Croatian National ...
Dollar Losing Safe-Haven Status, Europe Should Take Advantage
The dollar was up against a basket of currencies, but is gradually losing its safe-haven status, presenting an opportunity for the eurozone, ING said.
Merz’s coalition agrees on policy program aimed at boosting Germany’s economy
The first formal meeting of coalition partners ends in success as the parties agree on a wide range of measures for the government.
Trump’s Tariffs Slam Eastern Europe’s Detroit
The U.S. president’s trade policies are exposing the fragility of an economic model built on car production and jeopardizing growth, jobs and standards of living.
European stocks to scale new heights in 2026, trade tensions temper loftier hopes
European shares are expected to rise slightly by the end of 2025 before scaling new heights in 2026, boosted by monetary easing and higher fiscal spending, but tariff and trade uncertainties are ...
European stocks to scale new heights in 2026, trade tensions temper loftier hopes: Reuters poll
European shares are expected to rise slightly by the end of 2025 before scaling new heights in 2026, boosted by monetary easing and higher fiscal spending, but tariff and trade uncertainties are ...
European Stocks to Scale New Heights in 2026, Trade Tensions Temper Loftier Hopes: Reuters Poll
The pan-European STOXX 600 index is expected to rise to 557 points by end-2025, according to the median forecast in the poll of equity analysts and portfolio managers. That would imply a gain of ...
Will European business turn away from America?
Nevertheless, European companies have found themselves in the sights of America’s president, who is irked by the fact that his country imports more goods from the EU than it exports (and ignores the ...
Europe fantasises about an “Airbus of everything!” Can it fly?
No European industry confab is complete these days without someone invoking the “Airbus of” trope. To many the age of such European champions feels overdue. Even as the EU ’s economies have come ...
Europe’s attempted bonfire of red tape is impressing no one
Politicians and policy wonks are grumbling. Some argue that the commission is not going far or fast enough. “Instead of an omnibus we need a Transrapid,” says Axel Voss, a member of the European ...
Hassett: European trade negotiations tough because countries ‘can’t make up their own minds’
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) have been strained because the bloc of nations remains indecisive.
European shares flat as investors await US trade signals, regional economic data
European shares were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited progress on trade negotiations with the United States and monitored a slate of economic data from the region.
European Shares Flat as Investors Await US Trade Signals, Regional Economic Data
The continent-wide STOXX 600 index held its ground at 552.56 points, as of 0711 GMT, pausing after two consecutive sessions of gains driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's reversal of tariff threats ...
Klaus Schwab tells FT that Christine Lagarde discussed leaving ECB early to run the World Economic Forum
The Financial Times is reporting that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has discussed cutting short her term as ECB chief to run the World Economic Forum instead. The report sources th ...
EU council adopts legal acts to lift economic sanctions on Syria
The Council of the European Union on Wednesday adopted legal acts formalising a decision to lift economic sanctions on Syria.
Trust in European Union at Highest Since 2007, Poll Shows
The Eurobarometer poll by the European Commission shows 52% of Europeans trust the EU, the highest figure since 2007, with young people aged 15-24 expressing the strongest confidence at 59%. Only 36% ...
Trust in European Union at highest since 2007, poll shows
Trust in the European Union and its institutions has risen to an almost two-decade high, a report released on Wednesday shows, as U.S. President Donald Trump upends global trade and foreign policy.
Europe Car Sales Slip as Economic Woes Hold Back Consumers
European car sales dipped in April as weaker economic growth and uncertainty due to global trade tensions prompted consumers to hold off on larger purchases.
European car sales falter as consumers delay purchases amid economic woes, trade tensions
European car sales dipped in April as weaker economic growth and uncertainty due to global trade tensions prompted consumers to hold off on larger purchases.
Eurozone’s Economic Outlook Picks Up After Tariff Turmoil Abates
Confidence recovered modestly in May as consumers and industry shook off some of the upheaval prompted by U.S. tariff policy in April, according to a monthly survey.
Increased defense spending in Europe won't necessarily give the markets a long-term boost: Economist
Alexis Crow, Chief Economist at PwC U.S., says that Europe's markets look rosier than the U.S., but the benefits from the increased defense spending will be limited to the short to medium-term, ...
Tariffs Flip-Flop Drives Markets as Economic Data Takes a Back Seat
President Donald Trump stoked the flames again at the end of the week, saying he was done with trying to strike a deal with the European Union and would now impose import tariffs of 50% on the ...
CNBC Daily Open: European nations and companies reposition themselves in response to Trump tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron's Vietnam visit and Swedish automaker Volvo Cars' layoffs are both, in some ways, responses to Trump tariffs.
Global central banks talk harsh new economic realities in Tokyo
It's Japan's version of the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, without the trail hikes or views, and this year's gathering of global central bankers in Tokyo will focus on two uncomfortable realities: ...
Trump threatens 50% tariffs. How might Europe strike back?
On May 23rd President Donald Trump threatened to impose a tariff of 50% on imports from the European Union, more than double the size of his earlier threat of 20%. “Our discussions with them are going ...
Trump revives trade war despite economic, political risks
President Trump on Friday revived his trade war, threatening to slap hefty tariffs on the European Union (E.U.) and to hit Apple with tariffs if it doesn’t manufacture in the United States. His ...
Europe and Japan See Drops in Business Activity as U.S. Rebounds
Business activity in Europe and Japan declined in May, while the U.S. saw a rebound as changes in tariffs continued to have unpredictable consequences for the global economy.
ECB Says Water Is Top Nature-Related Risk to European Economy
Water has emerged as the single biggest nature-related risk to euro area economy, according to the European Central Bank and researchers at the University of Oxford.
European stocks pressured by rising bond yields, weak economic data
By Sruthi Shankar, Ragini Mathur and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) -European stocks fell on Thursday as concerns over U.S. fiscal health kept Treasury yields elevated, while data showing weak euro zone ...
European stocks set for sixth consecutive week of gains
European stocks rose on Friday as retreating bond yields offered some relief to investors, with brighter-than-expected economic data also aiding sentiment.
BYD beats Tesla in European EV sales despite EU tariffs in ‘watershed moment,' report says
BYD sold more pure battery electric vehicles than Tesla for the first time last month, a “watershed moment” for the region’s car market, JATO Dynamics said.
European stocks rise as yields ease, data lifts sentiment
European stocks rose on Friday as easing bond yields provided relief to investors, while better-than-expected economic data supported sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2% by 0843 GMT, ...
BYD beats Tesla in European EV sales despite EU tariffs in 'watershed moment,' report says
BYD sold more pure battery electric vehicles than Tesla for the first time last month, a "watershed moment" for the region's car market, JATO Dynamics said.
What's At Stake in the U.S.-European Union Economic Relationship
President Trump's threat to slap 50% tariffs on the European Union takes aim at one of America's biggest economic partners. These charts show what's at stake: **The EU runs a big goods-trade defi ...
European stocks slump as Trump takes aim at EU, Apple
European shares dropped sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up threats of tariffs on the European Union and smartphone giant Apple, reigniting fears of the economic damages ...
European stocks tumble, bonds rally after Trump recommends 50% tariff on EU
European stocks tumbled, the euro gave back some gains, and euro zone government bond yields fell sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he is recommending a straight 50% tariff on ...
Britain inches back toward Europe with new trade and defense pacts
The British public also appears to be suffering from Brexit fatigue. A new poll by YouGov found that 53 percent of Britons would favor returning to the EU, and nearly two-thirds say they would support ...
What’s at Stake in the U.S.-European Union Economic Relationship
President Trump's threat to slap 50% tariffs on the European Union takes aim at one of America's biggest economic partners. These charts show what's at stake: **The EU runs a big goods-trade defi ...
EU envoys reach deal on 150 billion euro arms fund
European Union ambassadors signed off on Wednesday on a new flagship arms-buying fund, being set up quickly to provide 150 billion euros ($170 billion) in loans for defence projects, driven by fears ...
Poland’s election will cement or ruin its standing in Europe
THE CHEERS at Rafal Trzaskowski’s election party on May 18th sounded unconvincing. So was his margin of victory. The liberal mayor of Warsaw came away with 31.4% of the vote in the first round of ...
How Poland can keep its place at the heart of Europe
Today, Poland has transformed itself into Europe’s most overlooked military and economic power—with a bigger army than Britain, France or Germany and living standards, adjusted for purchasing power, ...
Europe’s mayors are islands of liberalism in a sea of populists
Powerful as they may seem, Europe’s firebrand nationalists—even when they seize high office—are merely the meat in a liberal sandwich. Above them are EU wallahs, always on hand to police budget ...
U.S. tariffs pose a 'real challenge' to Europe, Barclays CEO says
Washington's trade tariffs pose a "real challenge" to European nations as they look to hike defense spend, Barclays CEO said.
U.S. tariffs pose a ‘real challenge' to Europe, Barclays CEO says
Washington’s trade tariffs pose a “real challenge” to European nations as they look to hike defense spend, Barclays CEO said.