EU

  • Jan 13, 2016
  • 7 min read

China turmoil augurs badly for global markets

The China-led sell-off has got 2016 off to a bad start for financial markets

International
  • Jan 11, 2016
  • 7 min read

Use of low-cost space launchers could expand globally

SpaceX is challenging existing launcher companies, offering cheaper costs for space access

International
  • Jan 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Anti-tax avoidance drive could raise EU frictions

A Commission ruling against a whole tax scheme is a blow to Belgium's efforts to attract investment

EU
  • Jan 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Early sanctions removal will boost Iran's Rouhani

Under severe economic pressure, Tehran is seeking to implement the nuclear deal as quickly as possible

Iran
  • Jan 8, 2016
  • 2 min read

Germany's manufacturing softness will be short-lived

The slowdown in emerging countries is hitting German manufacturing

Germany
  • Jan 8, 2016
  • 2 min read

FedEx/TNT merger could ease EU/US competition tensions

A tie-up in the global parcel delivery sector testifies to fierce competition but potential gains from e-commerce growth

EU
  • Jan 7, 2016
  • 6 min read

EU's MiFID II still challenging despite delay

The EU is pressing on with reform of financial markets regulation, but its flagship measure is proving testing

EU
  • Jan 6, 2016
  • 7 min read

US Fed will struggle to raise rates much in 2016

The current rate-hiking cycle will be different to past rounds

United States