Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in October
Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in October
Inflation across the eurozone hit 10.7% in October. What does it mean for your money?
1 Nov 2022
The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis
The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis
The soaring price of gas could see the EU impose a cap on the price of electricity generated by nuclear and renewables, while signs of strain appear i…
14 Sep 2022
Why France's plan to monopolise air travel should be grounded
Why France's plan to monopolise air travel should be grounded
The French president’s plan to create a new EU-wide airline monopoly would be a disaster for the industry, says Matthew Lynn.
8 Sep 2022
Why complacent Germany needs to get a grip
Why complacent Germany needs to get a grip
The gas-supply crisis is merely the most conspicuous sign of the complacency and drift besetting Europe’s largest economy. Germany’s national business…
5 Aug 2022
Brace yourself for the return of rationing
Brace yourself for the return of rationing
Russia is turning off the cheap energy. That is already leading to belt-tightening, says Matthew Lynn. Who will suffer most, and which sectors will th…
5 Aug 2022
The wolf returns to the eurozone’s door
The wolf returns to the eurozone’s door
The eurozone’s intrinsic flaws have been exposed again as investors’ fears about Italy’s ability to pay its debt sends bond yields soaring.
28 Jul 2022
Eurozone economy heads for paralysis
Eurozone economy heads for paralysis
Record high energy prices, the threat of recession in Germany and squabbling in Italy's government has left the eurozone fighting fires on all fronts.
20 Jul 2022
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Is the eurozone heading for another crisis?
Is the eurozone heading for another crisis?
The eurozone avoided breakup when Greece couldn’t repay its debts after the 2008 financial crisis. Now it’s in trouble again, says John Stepek. And th…
19 Jul 2022
The curious case of struggling German property group Adler
The curious case of struggling German property group Adler
The rapid rise and fall of German property group Adler a fine case study in how investors turn a blind eye to red flags in every boom – and the perils…
14 Jul 2022
A new headache for the ECB
A new headache for the ECB
Italy, the eurozone’s third-largest economy, has debt of €2.759trn – almost 150% of GDP. A crisis there would pose an existential risk to the euro.
22 Jun 2022
The Brussels effect – how the EU is raising standards around the world
The Brussels effect – how the EU is raising standards around the world
EU standards and consumer protection regulations have a habit of being enforced globally. Why is that? And is it such a bad thing?
20 Jun 2022
ECB set to raise interest rates as stagflation beckons
ECB set to raise interest rates as stagflation beckons
With inflation at 8.1% and economic growth at just 0.3%, the eurozone is on the brink of stagflation. To combat it the European Central Bank is to st…
8 Jun 2022
Allianz's $6bn scandal exposes Germany's cosy corruption
Allianz's $6bn scandal exposes Germany's cosy corruption
Allianz’s $6bn scandal is just the latest example of wrongdoing by a major German company.
2 Jun 2022
Could a stronger euro bring relief to global markets?
Could a stronger euro bring relief to global markets?
The European Central Bank is set to end its negative interest rate policy. That should bring some relief to markets, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
24 May 2022
Britain’s post-Brexit trade chaos
Britain’s post-Brexit trade chaos
The government has yet again postponed introducing post-Brexit checks on EU imports. Why has it done this, and does it matter?
7 May 2022
EU tightens the noose on Russia
EU tightens the noose on Russia
Brussels has proposed a ban on all Russian oil imports. Could that work? Emily Hohler reports
4 May 2022
Russia ups the ante on Europe's gas supplies
Russia ups the ante on Europe's gas supplies
Russia's suspension of natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria saw the gas price spike by 24%. A complete shut-off could see it rise by 200%.
4 May 2022
Macron has failed France – but there is still plenty to invest in
Macron has failed France – but there is still plenty to invest in
Emmanuel Macron won a convincing victory in France's presidential election, but he has no clear vision for halting the country’s decline. Frédéric Gui…
28 Apr 2022
Why France's soaring debt is a real risk no matter who is president
Why France's soaring debt is a real risk no matter who is president
The result of France's presidential election matters less than the state of its public finances, says Matthew Lynn
24 Apr 2022
Why the EU should fear an exodus of Big Tech companies
Why the EU should fear an exodus of Big Tech companies
Politicians are making the EU a hostile environment for Big Tech. It would be wise to tread more carefully, says Matthew Lynn.
20 Feb 2022
French stocks are back in fashion
French stocks are back in fashion
France’s CAC 40 stockmarket index gained 29% in 2021, making it the world’s best performing major market.
7 Jan 2022
Germany’s new government marks a radical transformation
Germany’s new government marks a radical transformation
New chancellor Olaf Scholz, who takes the reins from Angela Merkel, was in many ways the continuity candidate. But his government has radical plans fo…
10 Dec 2021