Charting the Global Economy: ECB Hikes, Cuts Growth Outlook
The European Central Bank raised interest rates this week and trimmed growth estimates as President Christine Lagarde signaled
2023-09-16 17:46
Pizza and Coq au Vin Costs Are Still Rising in Italy and France
European inflation rates may finally be slowing, but the price of ingredients to make traditional dishes in France
2023-09-16 16:56
Ukraine Recap: EU Grain Import Ban Ends; Kim Meets With Shoigu
The European Union ended a ban on Ukrainian crop imports in five of its eastern countries, prompting Poland,
2023-09-16 16:25
Sweden Holds Grim Warning for the $4 Billion Padel Craze
Padel, the racket sport craze currently sweeping across much of the planet, has turned into a cautionary tale
2023-09-16 14:54
Rishi Sunak’s Last-Ditch Plan to Save His Job: Don’t Look Back
Much of Westminster sniggered earlier this month when Rishi Sunak branded Keir Starmer “Captain Hindsight.” But the meme-ready
2023-09-16 14:52
The Week a Trade Battle Erupted Started With a Ceasefire Plea
The warning from the World Trade Organization in Geneva early this week was unambiguous: A global economy split
2023-09-16 14:47
Flood of Russian Wheat Halves World Prices From Wartime High
Russia’s second consecutive bumper wheat harvest is reinforcing its position as the No. 1 exporter, but it’s also
2023-09-16 14:27
Scholz’s Dream of Climate Revolution to Revive Germany Is Dying
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is struggling to pull off his plan to harness the transition to green energy and
2023-09-16 13:46
Swatch CEO Opens Factory to Show Budget Blancpain Isn’t Plastic
Bright spaghetti-like strands jiggle across a conveyor belt at a manufacturing plant in Grenchen, Switzerland, before arching into
2023-09-16 13:29
Chinese EV Makers Pin Hopes on Europe’s Fading Auto Dealers
Even before the European Union targeted imports of cheap Chinese electric vehicles, their makers faced another big challenge:
2023-09-16 08:18
Automakers, UAW Spend Strike’s First Day in War of Words
The United Auto Workers and Detroit automaker executives exchanged harsh words on Friday, the first day of the
2023-09-16 06:47
Latin American FX Shines as Emerging Europe Misses Out
A gauge of developing-market currencies posted its best week since July, with gains in Latin America high-yielders overshadowing
2023-09-16 05:24