Europe economy

The EU’s current push for strategic autonomy means little if it does not extend to payment systems

Germany is seeing the energy shock playing out as a hit both to growth and inflation

The conflict prompts countries to cut their output forecasts and brace for an energy-driven upswing in prices

As the EU signals a trade policy pivot, countries like China and Japan mull its effect on competition and business

European gas prices are up around 50% since the conflict started and oil prices are around 25% higher

ECB’s Christine Lagarde explained what Europe must do to secure its prosperity and sovereignty. But will European leaders heed the call?

The 27-country bloc is increasingly pursuing investments and reforms that will make it not only unassailable but also widely attractive in a dangerous world

The euro zone’s central bank has been on hold since ending a year-long run of rate cuts in June

The forces shaping the performance of China, Europe and the US are largely immune to policy