The European Central Bank takes rates to a record high and signals the end of hikes
The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 4% Thursday and hinted it was done with its protracted campaign of rate hikes to tame stubborn inflation.
2023-09-14 23:21
Extreme heat, fires and floods threaten Europe's economy
Mounting climate risks, illustrated by the extreme heat, wildfires and floods that ravaged parts of Europe this summer, could hurt the region's economy as soon as this year, the European Commission warned Monday.
2023-09-11 22:56
What is the Northern Ireland Investment Summit?
This week in Belfast there'll be a big sales pitch to international firms - what could it achieve?
2023-09-11 13:49
European Central Bank hikes rates to highest level since 2000
The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday, judging that inflation remains too high even as data points to a deepening economic downturn in the 20 countries that use the euro.
2023-07-27 20:21
European Union agrees post-Brexit rules for hedge funds
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON The European Union said on Thursday it has reached a deal on revising its
2023-07-21 18:00
UK to work more closely with EU on financial services
The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.
2023-06-27 19:26
Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out
Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.
2023-06-23 09:51
European Central Bank hikes interest rates to highest level in 22 years
The European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Thursday and signaled another hike to come next month, unmoved by evidence of a mild recession in the 20 countries that use the euro.
2023-06-15 23:20
Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy
Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.
2023-05-25 17:15