Europe

Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, has expressed concerns over China’s support for Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. This comes just over a week before the NATO summit in Washington. What Happened: Blinken addressed this issue at the Brookings Institution, a Washington-based...

Surprises are already marking 2024's global election cycle as half of the world population heads to the polls: France's parliamentary election has been overturned by the far right, while in the U.K., the Labor party is expected to win back the House of Commons. Along with the upcoming American...

European financial markets reacted positively to the results of the first round of the French legislative elections, alleviating concerns about unchecked government spending in Paris. Additionally, lower-than-expected inflation in Germany fueled optimism about continued interest-rate cuts by the...

The European allies of the United States are calling for President Joe Biden to step down following his widely criticized performance in the recent presidential debate. What Happened: The debate, which took place on Thursday, has raised concerns about Biden’s ability to lead the country,...

Tapping Expert Insights On EU Cannabis Logistics The European cannabis market, valued at approximately $2.17 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.3%, reaching around $11.09 billion by 2032, fueled by widespread legalization and the recognized therapeutic benefits of medical...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Negative Pattern Please click here for an enlarged chart of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA). Note the following: The chart shows that NVDA stock opened higher yesterday. The higher opening was the result of more good news, pump during the...

Key Takeaways: The EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs turned out to be lower than feared, especially for BYD Chinese EV companies are expected to accelerate efforts to set up factories in Europe to minimize transport and tariff costs, while seeking growth in Asian markets By Fai Pui The...

Co-Authored by Michael Sassano and Callum Kellas The cannabis illicit market existed in all countries long before the legal markets arrived late on the scene. They have the biggest global distribution networks, with direct-to-your-door service and choices. For legal producers, the illicit market is...

GTN — a provider of investment and trading solutions for brokers, banks and asset managers — is partnering with financial Revolut to launch bond trading for European users. What Happened: Revolut is leveraging GTN's instant click-to-trade functionality, which is delivered via FIX and REST APIs....

The French stock market is on track to register its worst weekly performance since late February 2022. Following the announcement of snap elections last Sunday, the Paris CAC 40 index — as tracked by the iShares MSCI France Index Fund (NYSE:EWQ) — fell by 2.4% at 8:10 a.m. ET, heading into the...

Singapore-based Temasek Holdings is reportedly on the verge of sealing a deal with Shell Plc. (NYSE:SHEL) for the sale of assets from its liquefied natural gas trading firm, Pavilion Energy. What Happened: The deal, which is expected to be finalized in the coming days, will provide Shell, the world...

Ahead of the potential imposition of tariffs by the European Union on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), China has announced its intention to protect its interests. China said it will take all necessary steps to defend its rights after a report indicated that the European Commission plans to impose...

Meta Platforms has revised its data use policies to incorporate publicly shared content from European users on Instagram and Facebook for AI model training. Noyb has lodged multiple complaints across Europe, demanding a halt to Meta's data practices. Meta's stock price has experienced a 40...

Barcelona is renowned for its vibrant tourism, yet there’s a lesser-known attraction: cannabis clubs. Despite the allure, these clubs exist in a legal gray area, oscillating between regulation and the threat of closure. “People come here to relax, sometimes to work, or to unwind after...

European financial markets are under pressure as investors react to the results of the European Parliament elections held over the weekend. The elections, which determined the 720 members of the block’s parliament, have led to notable shifts in political power across several key countries....