EU leaders need to do something on competitiveness
The Alden Biesen Castle ahead of the Informal EU Leaders’ Retreat in Alden Biesen, central Belgium on February…
Some folks on Wall Street think yesterday’s U.S. jobs number is ‘implausible’ and thus due for a downward correction
S&P 500 futures were up 0.32% this morning after the index closed flat yesterday at 6,941. Investors seem…
Half of the unemployed have already found work in Portugal
Of the 351,100 unemployed people in 2024, 19.4% (68,000) became inactive, the statistics office also indicates. In one…
Cocoa sector needs laws to shield farmers from political interference – Vanderpuye
The National Coordinator for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has called for the introduction…
“There’s a heavy pipeline of deals and the demand continues to outweigh the supply”
Last month, more than 6,000 people descended on Ireland for Dublin Aviation Week. It’s a gathering…
Turkish central bank lifts inflation forecast range, vows tight stance
The Turkish central bank lifted its year-end inflation forecast to the 15%-21% range, while keeping its interim target…
China’s carmakers cut supplier payment cycles amid Beijing’s price war crackdown
Major Chinese carmakers have cut their lengthy supplier payment cycles – previously used to offset costs and stay…
Ireland has ‘nothing to fear’ over push on EU financial reforms, says Martin – The Irish Times
Ireland has “nothing to fear” from a push by a coalition of EU countries to plough ahead with…
US’s low unemployment rate masks lack of job growth
A ‘Now Hiring’ sign at a store in Manhattan, New York, on January 9, 2026. SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES…
Energy use of EU economy: -4.1% in 2023 – News articles
In 2023, the EU economy’s net domestic energy use was 56.1 million terajoules (-4.1% compared with 2022). Businesses…
Gold is surging and African central banks play both sides
On the other hand, central banks are purchasing gold to strengthen national reserves and reduce exposure to dollar…
Producer prices for energy decline gradually in 2025 – News articles
In December 2025, in the EU, industrial producer prices for energy in the domestic market fell by 1.3%…