Markets What has been driving the significant decline in stock markets? Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. 14/11/2025
Markets European shares hit record highs on US shutdown progress European stocks rallied to new record highs as optimism grew over a US government shutdown resolution and strong corporate earnings. Gains were led by healthcare and luxury sectors, while UK bond yields rose amid political uncertainties. Currency and commodity markets showed mixed signals. 12/11/2025
Economy Europe in the green as Wall Street hesitates ahead of US shutdown deal Continental indices pushed higher, helped by easing inflation and a rerating in financial markets. US futures, by contrast, edged lower as the shutdown moves from the Senate to the House. 11/11/2025
Markets Markets surge amid hopes of end to US government shutdown Markets began the week in buoyant mood following news of a possible end to the longest US government shutdown in history. 10/11/2025
Economy Commission investigates Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq possible collusion The EU antitrust enforcer is investigating a potential agreement between the two stock exchange groups for derivatives, arguing it may be in breach of European rules designed to spur competition in the EU market. 06/11/2025
Markets Bubble or boom? What to watch as risks grow amid record market rally Trillions of dollars could be wiped out in the case of a financial market crash. Experts worldwide, including central banks, are warning of risks. But what are the signs to watch? 06/11/2025
Markets European markets rise, oil prices jump on OPEC+ decision Key European stock indexes started the week with gains, boosted by the oil sector and expectations for a range of corporate earnings this week. 03/11/2025
Markets Markets prepare for rate decisions while tracking US-China trade talks Global stocks rallied on Monday morning, driven by optimism that a new trade deal is in reach between the US and China. 27/10/2025
Markets Warsaw Stock Exchange seeks developed market status within 3-5 years The Warsaw Stock Exchange has ambitious plans. According to Tomasz Bardziłowski, CEO of the WSE, it expects to rise to the rank of a developed market in the MSCI classification within the next three to five years. However, experts are tempering this enthusiasm. 24/10/2025
Markets Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties. 21/10/2025
Markets Euronext backs German push for single European stock exchange Euronext is ready to work on the consolidation of European capital markets, said CEO Stéphane Boujnah. 17/10/2025
Markets Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. 15/10/2025
Markets European markets turn gloomy as US–China trade war looms Relations between China and the US are souring as the countries place fees on each other’s ships, worrying investors. The new front in the trade war comes despite President Trump’s claim on social media: "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!” 14/10/2025
Markets US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday. 10/10/2025
Markets Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs. 09/10/2025
Business Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts: Can the momentum continue? Tesla stock rose sharply on the sales news, but closed the day down 5% amid scepticism that the new number really signals a turnaround. 03/10/2025
Markets AstraZeneca to list shares in New York, without leaving the UK Amid concerns it might leave the UK, the pharma giant reaffirmed its commitment to the country, keeping its headquarters, primary listing, and tax base there. 29/09/2025
Markets European markets open higher after rally on Wall Street, slide in Asia An interest rate cut earlier this week by the US Federal Reserve has boosted sentiment in Europe and the US. Investors are also watching for news of a phone call on Friday between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. 19/09/2025
Business Alphabet hits $3 trillion market cap with shares on record The Google parent company has attracted strong investor interest following a favourable antitrust ruling which stopped a forced sale of its Chrome browser. 15/09/2025
Business The world's richest person: Larry Ellison briefly replaced Elon Musk Oracle's shares soared over 40% on Wednesday before slipping slightly, boosting co-founder Larry Ellison's fortune beyond the Tesla CEO's wealth for a few hours. 11/09/2025