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Week ahead: Global business activity data to offer clues on economic trajectory

Last week, global stock markets came under pressure as major central banks expressed concerns over growth and inflation, driven by Trump’s tariffs. Investors will now turn their attention to manufacturing and services Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMIs) for insights into the economic trajectory. Additionally, the EU summit on Ukraine aid and the bloc’s role in peace negotiations will be a key event for European equities.

Lengthy trade wars could cut global investment by one-tenth, warn economists

Businesses across major economies including the EU are expected to cut back on investment plans due to increased uncertainty.

UK elite law firm fined over €500,000 for Russian sanctions breaches

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF), a prestigious international law firm based in London, has been fined £465,000 (approximately €556,000) by the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) for breaching sanctions against Russia.

Ukraine, defence and economy top the agenda as EU leaders meet in Brussels

The 27 leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels for a summit with a remarkably busy agenda led by Russia's war on Ukraine, the negotiations launched by Donald Trump and new multi-billion plans to rearm the bloc.

Barclays Europe CEO on what Trump's tariffs could do to the EU economy

“There is a foundation to believe in the attractiveness of Europe, especially on a relative basis,” Francesco Ceccato, Barclays Europe CEO, told Euronews' Business Editor, Angela Barnes, in an exclusive interview.

Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal

Azerbaijan is set to increase its involvement in Israel's energy sector, following a visit by Azerbaijani officials to Jerusalem.

Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey

Investors are making a sharp pivot from the United States to Europe, betting that the era of American exceptionalism has peaked while positioning for a European resurgence, driven largely by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and increased defence spending.

Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD to remain limited, says Chief Economist

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in its recently released Regional Economic Prospects report, cites the uncertainty surrounding trade policies among the main reasons for revising global growth projections for 2025 from 3.5% to 3.2%.

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Week ahead: Global business activity data to offer clues on economic trajectory

Lengthy trade wars could cut global investment by one-tenth, warn economists

UK elite law firm fined over €500,000 for Russian sanctions breaches

Ukraine, defence and economy top the agenda as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Barclays Europe CEO on what Trump's tariffs could do to the EU economy

Azerbaijan and Israel strengthen ties with gas exploration deal

Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey

Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD to remain limited, says Chief Economist