Jun 10, 02:21 PM
Middle East Tensions Put Global Markets and Energy Prices Back Under Pressure
Global markets are under renewed pressure as Middle East tensions raise concerns over oil prices, shipping routes, inflation and investor confidence.
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Jun 10, 02:58 PM
Big Tech’s AI Borrowing Boom Raises New Questions for Global Markets
AI companies and Big Tech giants are turning to debt markets to fund a massive infrastructure race, raising new questions about spending, investor confidence and long-term returns.
Jun 21, 09:49 PM
The Hidden Lending Boom: Why Regulators Are Stress-Testing Private Credit
Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing parts of global finance. Now the Bank of England is testing what could happen if a severe global shock exposes risks outside the traditional banking system.
Jun 21, 01:14 PM
AI-Generated Ads Are About to Change Online Shopping — But Should Every Image Be Labeled?
Retailers are using AI to create product images, virtual models and marketing campaigns at scale. As new EU transparency rules approach, the biggest question is whether consumers should always be told when an ad was generated or altered by artificial intelligence.
Jun 25, 11:46 AM
EU Moves to Avoid New Trade War With U.S. as Tariff Deadline Looms
European Union governments have approved legislation to remove duties on many U.S. goods, moving to meet a July deadline and avoid a renewed transatlantic trade conflict.
Jun 21, 12:58 PM
Why the European Parliament Is Replacing Google With a French Search Engine
The European Parliament is moving away from Google as its default search engine, choosing France’s Qwant in a new push for digital sovereignty, privacy and reduced dependence on U.S. technology.
Jun 25, 11:26 AM
Europe’s AI Reality Check: Most Companies Use AI, but Few Are Truly Transforming
More than 70% of euro zone firms say they use artificial intelligence. But only 7% use it intensively enough to drive major changes in productivity, growth and business models.
Jun 29, 04:50 PM
U.S.-Iran Talks Face First Major Test as Fresh Strikes Threaten Fragile Deal
A new U.S.-Iran framework was meant to reduce tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But fresh weekend strikes have already put the fragile agreement under pressure before technical talks begin in Doha.
Jun 21, 12:53 PM
France’s €13 Billion Tech Push Signals a New Race for Europe’s Digital Independence
France is mobilising €13 billion in new funding for European technology companies as governments across the continent seek to reduce dependence on foreign platforms, chips, cloud infrastructure and AI systems.
Jun 21, 01:04 PM
The Global Debt Problem Is Growing — and the G7 Is Running Out of Easy Answers
The G7 has pledged to address rising debt risks in vulnerable economies, but falling development aid and higher borrowing costs are making the problem harder to solve.
Jun 25, 12:04 PM
Iran Nuclear Inspections May Resume — But the Most Sensitive Sites Remain Out of Reach
The IAEA says inspections in Iran are expected to resume after a new U.S.-Iran framework agreement. But Tehran is resisting access to sensitive nuclear sites, leaving the most important questions unresolved.
Jun 21, 01:24 PM
When AI Access Becomes a Geopolitical Weapon
Advanced AI models are becoming strategic infrastructure. As governments restrict access to powerful systems over national-security concerns, Europe faces a difficult question: can it remain competitive while depending on technology it does not control?