European economy
The European Paradox: Why Stronger Nations Might Build a Stronger Union
The long-held vision of a federalized Europe is being challenged. A model of stronger nation-states may unlock greater economic and financial potential.
The Resilience Recipe: Unpacking Europe’s Decade-Long Growth Champions
An in-depth analysis of the FT’s ranking of Europe’s long-term growth champions, revealing the sectors and strategies driving a decade of success.
Digital Sovereignty: Why a Single AWS Outage Exposes a Multitrillion-Dollar Risk to the Global Economy
An AWS outage highlights Europe’s risky over-reliance on US tech, exposing a multitrillion-dollar threat to the global economy and investment portfolios.
Beyond the BBVA Blip: Why Europe’s Banking Merger Wave is Just Getting Started
Despite BBVA’s failed bid for Sabadell, a powerful wave of consolidation is sweeping European banking, driven by profits, regulation, and fintech.
Caught in the Crossfire: Europe’s High-Stakes Gamble in the Global Chip War
Europe’s chip strategy is faltering. The Dutch block of Nexperia shows how the EU is caught in the US-China tech war, impacting the economy and investors.
France Hits Pause: Macron’s Pension Reforms Shelved Until 2027 – A Deep Dive for Investors
France freezes Macron’s controversial pension reform until 2027. A deep dive into the political gambit and its impact on the economy and investors.
Macron’s Gambit: What Sébastien Lecornu’s Premiership Means for France’s Economy and Global Investors
Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu as PM is a high-stakes move to stabilize France’s economy. What does this mean for investors and markets?