The eurozone takes a big step forward towards fiscal union
The eurozone takes a big step forward towards fiscal union
The European Union’s coronavirus recovery plan and its decision to issue joint debt will change the bloc forever.
23 Jul 2020
Here’s the one simple reason the EU deal matters for investors
Here’s the one simple reason the EU deal matters for investors
The EU has agreed a deal to bail out the countries worst-hit by coronavirus. It's not the best deal on earth, but it is a very important one for inves…
21 Jul 2020
How to have a low-tax retirement in the sun
How to have a low-tax retirement in the sun
Greece is to offer a ten-year tax incentive to foreign pensioners. That’s a pretty good offer, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But it might not last.
20 Jul 2020
Will this weekend take the world a step closer to a federal Europe?
Will this weekend take the world a step closer to a federal Europe?
The EU is meeting to discuss issuing common debt backed by all member states. That’s a big change, says John Stepek, and could have far-reaching effec…
17 Jul 2020
The challenge for central Europe – and how to invest
The challenge for central Europe – and how to invest
After years of being Europe’s fastest-growing region, the Visegrád Group’s economic model may be reaching its limit. But central Europe still offers r…
16 Jul 2020
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit plan
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit plan
The prime minister needs to get Brexit done, and get the economy growing – particularly for first-time Tory voters. Can he manage all that while negot…
15 Jun 2020
European assets bounce as the eurozone's economy turns upwards
European assets bounce as the eurozone's economy turns upwards
Both the euro and European stocks have rallied strongly in the last few days.
12 Jun 2020
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Margrethe Vestager: a symbol of all that’s wrong with the EU
Margrethe Vestager: a symbol of all that’s wrong with the EU
Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner, wields enormous power over industry, and abuses it, says Matthew Lynn.
7 Jun 2020
Why a stronger euro is good news for investors
Why a stronger euro is good news for investors
The fragile state of the eurozone has for a long time brought the threat of deflation. But the ECB’s latest moves have dampened those fears. John Step…
5 Jun 2020
Here’s why investors should care about the EU’s plan to tackle Covid-19
Here’s why investors should care about the EU’s plan to tackle Covid-19
The EU's €750bn rescue package makes a break-up of the eurozone much less likely. John Stepek explains why the scheme is such a big deal, and what it …
28 May 2020
Germany throws a spanner in the eurozone’s works
Germany throws a spanner in the eurozone’s works
A German court has told the ECB to beware of exceeding its mandate with its QE scheme. John Stepek explains what this means, and why it matters.
5 May 2020
A battle for the future of Europe
A battle for the future of Europe
The struggle to pay the costs of the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated long-standing tensions about the EU’s budget. Failure to compromise could be d…
30 Apr 2020
Europe still can’t resolve its main problem – who pays for everything?
Europe still can’t resolve its main problem – who pays for everything?
Europe is trying to agree measures to get its worst-hit members back on their feet once the coronavirus pandemic is over. But nobody wants to foot the…
24 Apr 2020
The French president is warning that the EU could break up over coronavirus – is he right?
The French president is warning that the EU could break up over coronavirus – is he right?
French president Emmanual Macron is warning that the coronavirus crisis could result in the breakup of the EU. What's he worried about and what could …
17 Apr 2020
The European Central Bank throws away the rulebook to bail out Italy
The European Central Bank throws away the rulebook to bail out Italy
The ECB has removed all constraints on asset purchases and will now buy “whatever it takes” to tackle the coronavirus. John Stepek explains what it me…
26 Mar 2020
The euro: will the single currency survive the coronavirus?
The euro: will the single currency survive the coronavirus?
The EU has failed to convince anyone that it has either the will or the tools to keep the eurozone together in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.
20 Mar 2020
Get set for the next euro crisis
Get set for the next euro crisis
Italy is almost certainly heading for its fourth recession since the global financial crisis.
13 Mar 2020
Keep an eye on Sweden's interest rates
Keep an eye on Sweden's interest rates
Could Sweden be poised to return to negative interest rates?
31 Jan 2020
Investors needn’t fear the rise of Europe’s green parties
Investors needn’t fear the rise of Europe’s green parties
Green parties across Europe are finding the centre-right to be natural allies. That will be great for business, says Matthew Lynn.
12 Jan 2020
Sweden ditches negative interest rates
Sweden ditches negative interest rates
Sweden has ended its experiment with negative interest rates. The Sveriges Riksbank, the world’s oldest central bank, has raised the main interest rat…
26 Dec 2019
What's behind the great French pensions revolt?
What's behind the great French pensions revolt?
Workers in France are on strike and taking to the streets to protest against President Macron’s reforms. We’ve seen this play before – but this time t…
21 Dec 2019
EU throws green spanner in the works of global trade
EU throws green spanner in the works of global trade
Europe has big plans for the environment – but making them work without damaging world trade will be a challenge.
12 Dec 2019