European Union

A quiet storm is brewing in the energy markets, and diesel is right in the middle of it. According to Bloomberg, European sanctions are tightening the noose around Russian refined fuels and global diesel stocks appear to grow ever more threadbare; oil prices are up slightly, putting energy ETFs...

It’s a cautious end to the week on Wall Street, as earnings from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) failed to impress investors. Meanwhile, continued trade tensions kept investors on the sidelines, preventing further gains in tech-heavy indexes already sitting near record levels. The S&P 500...

In the midst of escalating geopolitics and a military resurgence in Europe, WisdomTree Investments has introduced an ETF squarely targeting the continent’s rapidly rearming defense industry. Gliding a 45 basis point expense fee, WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (NYSE:WDEF) seeks to replicate...

The United States has announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from both Mexico and the European Union, citing unresolved trade imbalances and ongoing issues with narcotics trafficking. In two letters dated July 11, 2025, President Donald Trump notified the leaders of both regions that 30% tariffs...

President Donald Trump sent markets into a tailspin Monday after officially announcing sweeping 25% tariffs on all imports from Japan and South Korea, starting Aug. 1. The new tariffs apply to all goods from the two Asian economies and are in addition to any existing sector-specific duties. The...

President Donald Trump has said that he has signed letters to 12 countries, detailing the tariff rates they would face on exports to the United States.  What Happened: According to a Reuters report, these “take it or leave it” offers are set to be dispatched on Monday. Trump did not...

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has been hit with an antitrust complaint by a group of independent publishers from the European Union. The complaint is related to Google’s AI Overviews, a feature that provides AI-generated summaries above traditional hyperlinks in...

The July 9 deadline for the 90-day tariff pause is approaching as global trade diplomacy intensifies. While President Donald Trump evaluates options on reciprocal tariffs, nations across Asia and Europe are discussing deals that protect their interest, while balancing ties with both Washington and...

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has launched Stock Tokens, a groundbreaking offering that blends traditional stock market investing with blockchain technology, now available to European Union customers. What Are Stock Tokens? These tokens, derivatives tracked on the blockchain, mirror the...

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table. What Happened: Von der Leyen stated that the EU is prepared for a trade agreement with the US, but is also...

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has criticized China for its export restrictions on vital raw materials used in the production of cars, batteries, and wind turbines. The move, she says, is disrupting global trade and undermining competition. What Happened: Von...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) avoided a $300 million patent infringement penalty on Monday after a federal appeals court ruled that faulty jury instructions violated the tech giant’s constitutional rights in its dispute with patent licensing firm Optis Cellular Technology. What Happened: The three...

The U.S. Congress is reviewing a provision in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose retaliatory taxes on countries targeting major U.S. tech companies with digital service taxes. What Happened: The provision would allow Trump to...

In a move that could escalate trade tensions with the U.S., Germany is reportedly contemplating imposing a 10% tax on major online platforms, including Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META). What Happened: Wolfram Weimer, the new German...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after closing lower for the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday, affecting trading activity in the exchanges, including the New York Stock...