Europe

  • Apr 29
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France’s fiscal problems will persist

Two key credit rating agencies maintained their French ratings, but raised concerns over deficit and debt targets

France
  • Apr 26
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Catalan election could test Spanish stability

Catalonia, whose pro-independence parties support Spain's minority government, will hold elections next month

Spain
  • Apr 26
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Consumer confidence could boost German GDP

German consumer confidence has risen for the third month in a row and reached a two-year high

Germany
  • Apr 26
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Competition in the AI value chain will be fierce

The AI value chain is highly competitive, as end-users work out what AI models could boost business performance

International
  • Apr 25
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Engaging with Afghanistan will get harder for West

The emirate has drawn closer to Iran, China and Russia in recent months

Afghanistan
  • Apr 25
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Big tech AI investment will rise but so will scrutiny

Several of the top technology firms in the world are spending a fortune on AI investment

International
  • Apr 25
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BHP/Anglo-American offer signals more mining M&A ahead

BHP Group is proposing to buy out Anglo-American, which would be the largest mining deal in more than a decade

International
  • Apr 25
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Commercial property downturn has not bottomed out yet

European commercial property deal-making fell for a seventh quarter in January-March

International