Think Chinese Cars Aren't Safe? These New Crash Tests Say Otherwise The Cupra Raval gets four stars, while its recently tested Chinese competition from Geely, Leapmotor, and Aion, earns five. InsideEVs · Sep 2
EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack' The European Union summoned Russia's top diplomat and signaled it may impose new sanctions on Wednesday, after last month's drone incident in Germany that the bloc's foreign policy chief branded "state-sponsored terrorism." Radio France Internationale · Sep 2
You can buy a €1 home in an historic Italian village – but there’s a catch Three- to six-bedroom detached homes are currently for sale in Naro The Independent UK · Sep 2
Iranian rial in freefall as dollar breaks 2.1 million mark The rial has lost 63% of its value against the dollar since March, with the euro hitting 2.55 million rials and gold coins changing hands at 2.26 billion. Iran's central bank governor pledged a $2 billion injection while acknowledging inflation had placed "heavy pressure on people's livelihoods." Euronews · Sep 2
Global Market: European shares hover near one-month low as bond yields, oil prices surge European shares hovered near a one-month low on Wednesday as rising government bond yields and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled concerns over higher energy prices and inflation. The STOXX 600 was broadly flat, while Germany’s 10-year bond yield hit its highest level since April 2011, raising expectations of tighter ECB policy. The Economic Times · Sep 2
ECB rate hike looms as energy shock pushes inflation to 3.3% With eurozone inflation at 3.3% and energy costs surging, markets are pricing in another ECB rate rise on 10 September. ECB economists say this energy-driven episode looks nothing like the demand-fuelled surge of 2021-22. Euronews · Sep 2
Dollar Firms on Rising T-Note Yields and Crude Prices The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Tuesday. Soaring T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and pushed the dollar higher. Also, Tuesday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high raised inflation expectations, which could potentially persuade the Fed to raise interest... Barchart · Sep 1
Liverpool Confirm $38 Million Goalkeeper Signing—But There’s a Catch An unexpected transfer has seen the Reds secure one of Europe’s brightest talents. Sports Illustrated · Sep 1
US pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China G20 members face stalled talks on global trade and fiscal imbalances. United States officials are urging higher barriers on Chinese goods to rebalance economies. China's massive export push and subsidies are pressuring global markets and economies. European officials also acknowledge China's role and the need for global adjustments. Discussions continue… The Economic Times · Sep 1
Energy Prices Push Euro Zone Inflation Above 3% Inflation Again. Interest Rate Hikes Could Follow. The euro area is a net importer of energy and is heavily impacted by soaring prices. International Business Times · Sep 1
Dollar Supported by Rising T-Note Yields and Falling Stocks The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.12% today. Soaring T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and are pushing the dollar higher. Also, today’s +2% rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high is raising inflation expectations and could potentially persuade the Fed to... Barchart · Sep 1
European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens A global bond sell-off has hit European debt markets, reflecting concerns about inflation, budget deficits and government debt. Euronews · Sep 1
Global Market: European shares muted as bond yields surge on inflation concerns European shares were largely flat on Tuesday as a sharp rise in government bond yields kept investors cautious amid renewed inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 edged up 0.04%, while energy stocks gained 1.4% as Brent crude traded near $92 a barrel. The Economic Times · Sep 1
Global Market: Eurozone manufacturing growth hits four-year high in August Eurozone manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in more than four years in August, with the PMI rising to 52.7 as new orders and factory output strengthened. Germany led the recovery, while France also expanded, although Italy and Spain remained under pressure. Improving confidence and easing input cost inflation… The Economic Times · Sep 1
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1 Cities sweltering and the smell of the middle ages: has the climate crisis killed Instagram’s Euro summer? Who dreams of having a Euro summer now when staying in an ancient, uncooled building in the Old Town is like trying to sleep in a wood-fired pizza oven?
Barchart · Aug 31 Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed traditionally doesn’t raise interest rates in response to a supply shock, suggesting...
Euronews · Aug 31 German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.
Barchart · Aug 31 Dollar Weakens on Strength in the Chinese Yuan The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting the dollar. However, losses in the dollar are limited today as WTI crude oil climbs more...
Barchart · Aug 31 Make This 1 Trade Now After Jackson Hole December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
Euronews · Aug 31 Israel signs €3 billion arms export deal with Greece, defence ministry says In a statement, the Greek Defence Ministry said the multi-billion euro purchase was part of "the greatest reform of its armed forces in its history."
The Economic Times · Aug 31 Global market: European shares dip as fresh US-Iran strikes push oil, bond yields higher European shares opened lower on Monday as renewed US-Iran military tensions pushed oil prices and bond yields higher, although the STOXX 600 remained on track for its fifth consecutive monthly gain. Energy stocks rose as Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel, while Germany’s DAX fell ahead of key inflation…
Euronews · Aug 31 Macron in Sweden to sign multi-billion euro frigate deal and strengthen strategic partnership French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion euro deal with his Swedish counterpart for four French frigates.
Marie Claire · Aug 31 Forget Capri, Türkiye’s Turquoise Coast Is the Mediterranean’s New Luxury Hotspot After Mykonos, Santorini and the Amalfi Coast became Euro Summer rites of passage, I went searching for somewhere that still held some mystery.
Euronews · Aug 31 The hidden bill: How Europe's scorching summers are reshaping national budgets Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is leaving European governments with a bill that will land months later in the form of emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30 Jablonec earn special UEFA exemption after Rangers victory Rangers' Euro conquerors Jablonec had to get a special exemption from UEFA to host their glamour Conference League match against Brighton…