Expected years in retirement: For how long do Europeans receive their pensions?
Expected years in retirement vary substantially across Europe, shaped by statutory pension ages, life expectancy and the age…
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Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote defying Trump
The Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023, approving a unanimous increase in US borrowing costs…
Earning more is not enough: house prices in Spain rise faster than wages
A solid income is no longer a straightforward route to homeownership in many parts of Spain. The central…
ECB staff raise stability concerns about rumours of Lagarde’s early departure
Uncertainty over possible changes at the top of the European Central Bank is prompting concern among staff, who…
SoftBank shares plunge as calls grow to slow AI development
Investor anxiety over a possible slowdown in artificial intelligence development sent SoftBank Group shares down by more than…
50 CEOs and investors urge Brussels not to dilute the EU Inc law
Fifty chief executives and investors from across Europe are urging EU lawmakers to keep the proposed EU Inc.…
Growth: France lags behind its European neighbours
Growth - France is heading into the final months of 2026 with an economy that has lost momentum…
Italy extends diesel excise cut for another week: last general cut
Italian drivers will continue to receive a temporary reduction at the diesel pump until Thursday, 17 September, after…
US Treasury yields surge as $6 billion bond buyback disappoints markets
Long-dated US government borrowing costs rose sharply on Wednesday after the Treasury Department set the size of its…
Made in Uzbekistan: Local brands look to new markets
Uzbekistan's factories and workshops are producing more than ever, and the goods leaving those facilities are increasingly carrying…