Europe

  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

UK budget policy will be key to wider growth prospects

Consumer confidence fell, interest rates were left unchanged, and headline inflation was also unchanged

United Kingdom
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

Greece will remain wary of Ankara’s intentions

Greece seeks to procure frigates to catch up to Turkey

Greece
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

Crossed accusations will not shake Venezuela's Maduro

The opposition leader claims to have been forced to recognise the president's re-election as Madrid and Caracas spar

Venezuela
  • Sep 20
  • 2 min read

Near-term financial outlook is calm but risks remain

The BIS quarterly economic and financial review explores a number of important topics

International
  • Sep 19
  • 6 min read

London will struggle to control irregular migration

Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer

United Kingdom
  • Sep 19
  • 7 min read

Chinese supply squeeze to keep antimony prices high

Demand for antimony, a key ingredient in military and new energy tech, is high but China has just banned its export

International
  • Sep 19
  • 2 min read

Hungarian EU brinkmanship begins to backfire

A fine and a portfolio downgrade in the European Commission cause a headache for Budapest

Hungary
  • Sep 19
  • 2 min read

Crackdown on encrypted criminal apps will intensify

International law enforcement agencies have dismantled an encrypted communication platform and arrested 51 individuals

International