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What can we expect for European growth?

Members of the Bundestag voted this week to approve the investment plan of future Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which will release between ?1,000bn and ?1,500bn over the next decade. While this may...

U.S. Sidesteps Sector-Specific Levies, For Now

In a move that might just make some sectors breathe a sigh of relief, the U.S. government is poised to sidestep imposing sector-specific tariffs on April 2, according to reports from Bloomberg News...

Nvidia and Pasqal: combining two technologies

The American artificial intelligence chip giant forges a strategic partnership with Pasqal, a French specialist in quantum computing, to strengthen its presence in this fast-emerging field.

Heathrow paralysed by fire: thousands of passengers stranded, IAG shares plummet

It's Black Friday for Heathrow. Europe's largest airport was forced to close all day on March 21 after a spectacular fire at a nearby power station plunged West London into darkness. The result:...

Top Stories of the Week: Elon Musk, crashes, conspiracies and the sacred pig

We go back in time with the Mississippi Company, the first global crash, and dive into the arcana of the present: Tesla falters, the Fed gloats, and Amazon pushes its chips, if not its pawns....

Farm Wars: The U.S. Agricultural Trade Dilemma

In global trade, food often takes center stage. The U.S. finds itself in a familiar plot: importing more farm goods than it exports. This trend has been growing for over a decade, and the gap is now...

Britain's Borrowing Binge: A Fiscal Tightrope for Minister Reeves

Even the most seasoned economist raise an eyebrow, the UK government borrowed more than anticipated last month.

Trade war: why might Donald Trump be right?

Since the start of his term, Donald Trump has put the trade war at the top of his agenda, targeting China, the European Union, Mexico and Canada in turn. The US president has always considered the...

The 3 IPOs to watch in 2025

Stada, Klarna and Discord could go public this year. Three strategic projects that are already attracting investor attention.

Fed: the dovish pause and the return of transitory inflation

As expected, the Fed left its key rates unchanged yesterday. A pause accompanied by a speech perceived by the market as dovish. The meeting also marked the return of transitory inflation.

SoftBank puts recharges AI with acquisition of Ampere

The Japanese conglomerate continues its expansion into artificial intelligence by acquiring Ampere Computing, a start-up specializing in Arm CPUs, for $6.5bn.

Dollar Climbs as Fed Plays the Waiting Game

The U.S. dollar took a modest step upward on Thursday, as the Federal Reserve signaled it was in no hurry to cut interest rates. This cautious stance comes amid ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S....

The future of technology predicted by Nvidia

At his annual conference in San José, Jensen Huang presented Nvidia's next steps, emphasizing the evolution of AI, the rise of optical chips and the imminent arrival of humanoid robots.

Bitcoin miners seek a Plan B - Crypto recap

2024 marked a turning point for Bitcoin mining. Once an amplified mirror of the BTC price, the sector took on a life of its own, breaking the historical correlation between bitcoin price and mining...

Exor closes in on Philips' 20% stake

The investment holding company Exor NV, controlled by the Agnelli family, has further increased its influence over Philips. According to a document submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission ...

Which listed companies are laying off employees in Europe?

Difficult economic conditions and persistent sluggish demand are forcing many companies in Europe to freeze hiring or cut jobs. Since the start of 2025, several groups have announced job cuts....

Champagne is going through tough times

Will Champagne be the star aperitif drink for much longer? Since 2022, prices have soared well above inflation. At the same time, alternatives are developing, such as Italian Franciacorta and English...

Europe - United States: who benefits in the alcohol war?

Will French wine soon be unaffordable in the United States? If the European Union doesn't lift its 50% tax on American whiskey, Donald Trump has promised 200% tariffs on European spirits. This will be...

Samsung ready to strike hard to catch up in AI

Faced with disappointing results and a technological lag in artificial intelligence, the Korean giant is considering strategic acquisitions to boost growth.