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Economy

Christine Lagarde's Sintra speech signals a new ECB playbook

Christine Lagarde says the ECB is back to basics but must adapt to a more volatile global economy.

Economy

Which European cities require nearly 19 years of income to buy a home?

Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets.

Economy

Why is gold falling as inflation rises? The myth explained

Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price.

Economy

Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?

Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.

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Business

European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US

Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum.

Markets

Want to own your football club? The Pelé Index offers a warning

The 'Pelé index' has tracked every listed European football club since 1998. A portfolio manager explains what almost three decades of data reveal about owning a piece of the beautiful game.

Economy

The 10 most expensive European cities to buy a home in 2026

A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris.

Markets

Beyond Nvidia: Europe's best-performing AI stocks of 2026

Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up to 2,200% in 2026.

Economy

Inflation hits 3.2%, highest since 2023: ECB rate hikes inevitable?

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, the highest since 2023, driven by energy and services. Markets now see an ECB rate hike next week as done deal.

Economy

The next wealth boom: Emerging markets to add $12 trillion by 2030

Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers.

Economy

The eurozone cities beating Paris for rental income in 2026

Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one.

Economy

Recession warning? European business activity slumps due to Iran war

Business activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two and a half years.

Markets

Greek stocks vs. Nasdaq 100: Which market won in the last 5 years?

The Athens market has returned 146% in five years, beating the Nasdaq 100. A long read on how a 92% crash became one of finance's best turnarounds.

Economy

Which European economies are growing the fastest in 2026?

The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole.

Business

What makes a stock jump 1,000%? Europe’s winners of 2026

From Swedish photonics to French satellites and British fuel cells, meet this year's top-performing equities across sectors.

Economy

Gold or oil: Which shields you best from Iran war inflation?

Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.

Markets

Ten years of Brexit: How have UK equities and the pound performed?

A decade after the 2016 referendum, the FTSE 100 has trailed Wall Street and continental Europe, the pound is weaker against the dollar and the euro, and roughly $160 billion has been pulled from UK equity funds. The story, however, is no longer one-way.

Economy

Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold

Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.

Economy

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

Economy

Iran war effects on Europe: Is a recession already unfolding?

The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, marking its weakest performance in nearly a year and a half since November 2024, as the war in Iran hit services and fuelled inflation.

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