New car registrations across Europe dipped sharply in June, marking a more than 5 percent year‑on‑year decrease to roughly 1.24 million vehicles. This downturn hit both legacy automakers and newcomers, underscoring how intertwined economic pressures, supply constraints and shifting consumer preferences are… Read More ›
Month: July 2025
EU Chief Urges Trade Reset with China amid Mounting Deficit and Strategic Concerns
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used the high‑profile EU‑China summit to underscore a growing sense of urgency: the European Union’s trade relationship with China must become more balanced. Speaking in Beijing, von der Leyen laid out a litany… Read More ›
JPMorgan Sees Surge in Mega Mergers as Companies Seek Scale in Uncertain Times
Companies around the globe are gearing up for a fresh wave of blockbuster mergers and acquisitions, according to Anu Aiyengar, JPMorgan Chase’s global head of M\&A. With senior executives growing more comfortable navigating market volatility, geopolitical tensions and rapidly evolving… Read More ›
ICJ Opinion to Forge a New Era in Climate Litigation
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue a landmark advisory opinion that could redefine how courts worldwide address climate change, offering detailed legal guidance on states’ obligations and the consequences of inaction. Although non‑binding, the ruling will… Read More ›
Central Banks Gear Up for Climate‑Driven Labour Market Upheaval
Central banks around the world are being urged to revamp their monetary policy frameworks to brace for unprecedented disruptions in employment caused by climate change. A recent study by an economic think tank warns that heatwaves, floods and the transition… Read More ›
Spirits Giants Gear Up to Counter the Cannabis Beverage Invasion
As hemp‑derived THC drinks gain traction on liquor‑store coolers and supermarket shelves, traditional alcohol producers are feeling the pinch. Once content to watch as nimble startups carved out new niches, Big Alcohol now finds itself at a crossroads. Faced with… Read More ›
Europe’s Chemical Sector Struggles Under High Costs as Industry Seeks a Lifeline
Europe’s once‑dominant chemical industry is under siege, beset by soaring energy bills, burdensome carbon levies and fierce global competition. Over the past decade, hundreds of plants have closed, production has fallen by double digits, and major players warn that without… Read More ›
EU Arms Itself with Trade “Bazooka” as U.S. Tariff Threats Escalate
With hopes for a balanced transatlantic tariff truce fading, Brussels is escalating its trade‐retaliation toolkit—preparing to wield its newly minted “anti‐coercion” instrument and other countermeasures against Washington. By broadening the scope of potential reprisals, the European Union aims to force… Read More ›
Global Growth Prospects Strengthen for H2, OPEC Cites Emerging Resilience
OPEC’s latest monthly report painted a more optimistic picture of global economic growth in the second half of the year, highlighting stronger‑than‑expected performance in major emerging markets, resilient consumer spending patterns, and sustained industrial activity. Despite lingering trade frictions and… Read More ›
Kenyan Start‑Up Harnesses Geothermal Power to Turn Air into Carbon Credits
In the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley, a pioneering start‑up is deploying cutting‑edge technology to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, then converting those captured emissions into tradable carbon credits. Octavia Carbon’s pilots are designed to leverage the nation’s… Read More ›