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FTSE down as inflation fear offsets Nvidia lift

The FTSE 100 index closed down 85.58 points, 0.8%, at 10,792.54.

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summer

The intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hampering agriculture and power generation, key waterways are also facing transportation restrictions. Southern European regions are bracing for lower tourist influx and skyrocketing food costs as authorities grapple with increased financial…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

French wildfires threaten defence sites and hit regional economy

The fires have forced evacuations and protective measures at strategically important aerospace and defence sites, while preventing thousands of businesses from operating normally.

Euronews · Jul 28

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% amid Iran war: Will the ECB hike rates?

Consumer prices jumped at their fastest monthly pace since October 2022, driven almost entirely by the energy shock from the Iran conflict. Economists are split on whether Frankfurt will pull the trigger.

Euronews · Mar 31

'Then the euro will slide': Experts warn of prolonged war with Iran

Trump has given the Iran war four weeks. But if the conflict drags on, economists warn the euro could slide — and prominent economist Daniel Stelter goes further, predicting a full recession.

Euronews · Mar 5

EU countries prepare for ECB race as Lagarde eyes early exit

Following reports on Wednesday that Christine Lagarde could step down as ECB President before her mandate ends, some EU countries have begun sounding out potential successors.

Euronews · Feb 20

UK sugar tax to be extended to more soft drinks and milkshakes; markets rally ahead of the budget – as it happened

Government sets out plans to lower the threshold within the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to 4.5g per 100ml, down from 5g

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025

German trade surplus shrinks to 11-month low as imports surge

Germany’s trade surplus fell to an 11-month low in September 2025 as imports surged 3.1%. Exports to the US rebounded but remain down year-on-year.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

Independence Of Central Banks Tested By Trump Attacks On US Fed

For months, US President Donald Trump has been piling pressure on the Federal Reserve over delayed cuts to interest rates, casting the institution's independence into doubt.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2025

Inflation in France, Spain and Italy was lower than expected in August, data shows

Inflation remained subdued in three of the four biggest economies in the European Union, fuelling hopes that the European Central Bank will not see the necessity to change the key interest rates in September.

Euronews · Aug 29, 2025