Europe

  • Jul 26
  • 2 min read

French attacks will heighten security apprehensions

France’s main railway network has suffered major arson attacks ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games

France
  • Jul 26
  • 2 min read

Political uncertainty will hurt France’s economy

France’s business confidence has fallen to its lowest levels since the pandemic following the recent elections

France
  • Jul 26
  • 2 min read

G20 cooperation will continue but actions are limited

The G20 meeting underway promises greater cooperation on taxation, climate, non-bank risks and currency volatility

International
  • Jul 25
  • 2 min read

Central bank digital currencies diverge and progress

The euro area’s central bank digital currencies (CBDC) project is lagging behind the Chinese equivalent

International
  • Jul 25
  • 1 min read

Anti-tourism sentiment in Spain will persist

Anti-tourist demonstrations have taken place across several Spanish regions so far this year

Spain
  • Jul 25
  • 2 min read

Ukrainian agriculture faces serious challenges

Russia’s full-scale invasion has severely damaged Ukraine’s agricultural sector, reducing its economic role

Ukraine
  • Jul 24
  • 2 min read

German constitutional reforms could set a precedent

Germany’s main parties hope that constitutional court reforms will protect Germany against future rule of law abuses

Germany
  • Jul 24
  • 2 min read

Europe and Japan lead the renewed manufacturing slump

The euro-area and Japan saw manufacturing activity and orders weaken in July but services activity remains resilient

International