Markets Tech sell-off deepens but oil stays flat despite renewed Iran tensions Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East. 10/06/2026
Markets World Cup 2026: The analysts who called it twice have a new winner Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. 10/06/2026
Markets SpaceX IPO: What European retail investors need to know SpaceX is expected to make its stock market debut on Friday in what could become the largest IPO in history. Here's how retail investors in Europe can participate and the risks they should consider. 09/06/2026
Markets Can the market handle SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic all at once? Three of the most valuable companies ever created are going public within months of each other. The combined value of SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could reach $4 trillion (€3.44trn). Wall Street is excited but also nervous. 08/06/2026
Markets Oil prices rise as Iran and Israel trade strikes in defiance of Trump European markets opened lower and oil prices rose on Monday morning as investors monitored the latest escalation in the Middle East. 08/06/2026
Europe News Exclusive: Inside the EU’s struggle to police tariff circumvention As the EU moves to strengthen its defences against cheap Chinese imports, some Chinese companies are openly advertising ways to bypass EU duties, from transhipment to minimal product transformation. Euronews looks into the methods circulating online. 08/06/2026
Europe News Trade commissioner pledges ‘new tool’ to diversify suppliers The European Commission is preparing a new tool to curb the bloc's dependence on China, with Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič saying on Friday that companies could be required to source from at least three different suppliers. 05/06/2026
Markets European markets open mixed as AI stocks sell-off hits Asia European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday. 05/06/2026
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. 05/06/2026
Markets Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington. 04/06/2026
Markets AI giant Broadcom sheds $300bn as outlook misses sky-high expectations The American chipmaker Broadcom reported a 48% revenue surge and AI semiconductor sales up 143%, but it disappointed investors by not raising its long-term sales target, sending shares tumbling more than 12% in after-hours trading. 04/06/2026
Europe News EU trade chief to meet China envoy amid heated trade tensions Brussels is moving to crack down on Chinese overcapacity flooding the EU market, despite Beijing’s retaliation threats. 03/06/2026
Europe News US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour. 03/06/2026
Business Zara owner Inditex defies Iran war concerns with strong sales Inditex delivered first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with net sales climbing 5.8% to €8.7 billion and the company signalling an even stronger start to the second quarter. The firm's stock has surged over 5%. 03/06/2026
Markets Markets gain and oil drops as Trump's peace signals reassure investors Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing. 02/06/2026
Markets Five things to know about Anthropic's stock market debut plans Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets. 02/06/2026
Europe News Massive China subsidies distorting markets, OECD says Chinese state subsidies have hit record levels, climbing to nearly 10% of company revenue in the chip sector and distorting markets, according to a new OECD report, published as the EU mulls new measures to counter Beijing's aid. 01/06/2026
Markets Oil prices rally on Iran's US talks freeze and Strait of Hormuz threat Oil prices sharply rose on Monday afternoon as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. 01/06/2026
Business Trade turnover in Eurasian Economic Union exceeds €80 billion in 2025 EAEU leaders gathered in Astana for a two-day summit to discuss AI integration, shared digital markets and trade corridors as the bloc marks its 12th year with turnover forecast to further exceed the record set in 2025. 29/05/2026
Europe News Is Europe finally waking up to China? Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key takeaways on the increasingly heated EU-China relationship. 29/05/2026
Markets EU's six largest economies push for capital markets union The EU’s six largest economies have reached a common agreement on how to integrate capital markets in an attempt to get a deal through a politically stagnant Brussels. 29/05/2026
Markets Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict. 29/05/2026
Business Dell lands huge Pentagon deal right after Trump said 'go out and buy' Dell Technologies has secured a $9.7 billion (€8.3bn) defence contract to supply Microsoft software across the entire US military, just weeks after US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the company at the White House. 28/05/2026
Business Chinese carmakers double EU market share as EVs drive sales growth New car registrations in Europe grew 4.2% in the first four months of 2026, as traditional European brands maintained their dominance despite Chinese carmakers doubling their share of the EU market. 27/05/2026
Europe News EU countries back EU-US deal, paving the way for its final adoption The controversial deal still requires formal approval by the EU member states and the European Parliament. Under terms agreed last week by MEPs and EU lawmakers, the agreement will end in 31 December 2029 if not renewed. 27/05/2026
Markets Memory chip giants SK Hynix and Micron cross $1 trillion amid AI mania South Korea's SK Hynix and US chipmaker Micron both surpassed $1 trillion (€860bn) in market capitalisation within 24 hours of each other. Seoul's KOSPI index also hit an all-time high as AI continues to reshape markets. 27/05/2026
Europe News Germany resists EU members' push for a tougher stance on China German Trade Minister Katherina Reiche is in Beijing this week seeking to strengthen industrial ties with China, even as several EU member states push Brussels to take a tougher line against the Asian giant over overcapacities. 26/05/2026
Markets Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands. 26/05/2026
Business EasyJet probed in Italy over alleged unfair baggage pricing Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms. 26/05/2026
Business Finnish smart ring maker Oura plans IPO at over €9 billion valuation The Finnish company behind the Oura Ring, a wearable health tracking device, is moving towards a Wall Street listing that could become one of the most valuable IPOs of a European firm this year. 25/05/2026
Europe News EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster foothold in region EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions. 22/05/2026
Europe News Do not get 100% of supply from one country, EU industry chief says The warning from EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné comes as China has repeatedly threatened the EU in recent weeks while Brussels moves to shield its single market from the Asian giant. 22/05/2026
Markets IBM adds market value of Adidas after Trump’s quantum computing push Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation. 22/05/2026
Europe News EU cuts GDP forecast as Strait of Hormuz crisis pushes inflation up The EU has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast after the Strait of Hormuz crisis sent energy prices sharply higher earlier this year. With no end to the conflict in sight, rising energy costs are fuelling tensions among member states calling for additional fiscal support measures. 21/05/2026
Markets SpaceX IPO countdown to what could be the biggest ever listing SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI. 21/05/2026
Business New filing shields Trump and his family from IRS tax audits The US Department of Justice has released an additional filing linked to the Trump-IRS settlement, preventing the federal agency from pursuing existing tax audits involving the US president, his family and affiliated businesses. 20/05/2026
Markets Goldman Sachs reportedly selected to lead SpaceX IPO this year Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history. 20/05/2026
Europe News EU approves implementation of US tariffs under Trump hammer European negotiators agreed late on Tuesday to implement the controversial trade agreement concluded last summer with the US. However, the deal — signed in the Scottish city of Turnberry — remains fragile as long as US President Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a tool of political pressure. 20/05/2026
Markets Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran. 19/05/2026
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. 19/05/2026
Europe News As trade war with China looms, how can the EU defend itself? The European Commission is considering a range of tools to shield the bloc from cheap Chinese imports, including reducing its dependence on Chinese components and imposing tariffs on strategic sectors. 18/05/2026
Markets UzNIF debuts on London market in first international Uzbek IPO The IPO generated more than $2.8 billion (€2.6bn) in investor demand and raised around $603 million (€540m). Officials at the London Stock Exchange described the listing as a landmark moment for Uzbekistan’s access to international capital markets. 18/05/2026
Business Ryanair profits surge 40% to record €2.26 billion despite fuel crisis Europe’s largest low-cost airline posted record annual profits as rising fares and sustained travel demand helped offset aircraft delivery delays and mounting uncertainty in global fuel markets due to the Iran war. 18/05/2026
Markets Oil prices climb as Donald Trump delivers stark message to Iran Oil prices climbed on Monday and European markets opened lower as US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran via social media. 18/05/2026