Gulf between headline rate in UK and Ireland is deterring investors, argues Federation of Small Businesses
Analysts forecast Rome will tap institutional investors for more debt
More large-scale investment programmes are possible despite the mixed results of Europe’s post-pandemic plan
Xi Jinping’s upgrade of ties with Budapest highlights Beijing’s willingness to reward loyalty with investment and trade
Differences over Russia and economic frictions cast a shadow across Xi Jinping’s tour of European capitals
China’s president gave few concessions and signalled his authoritarian worldview
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
US prices are from Mars and the Eurozone’s are from Venus — or maybe not
Swedish central bank governor Erik Thedéen fuels debate on continent’s struggle to boost competitiveness
Move risks ‘retaliation’ against international brands in the country, German carmaker’s brand chief tells FT car summit
Krona falls against dollar after Riksbank trims main rate to 3.75%, its first reduction for eight years
France’s drive for ‘strategic autonomy’ must overcome suspicion of Paris within the EU
It may be a bumpy ride, although the latest evidence is encouraging
OECD, IMF and WTO forecast sharp rebound in flow of products this year after 2023 slump
French president Macron hails breakthrough on some areas such as cognac during Xi state visit to Paris
Also in this newsletter: the cost of upgrading EU industry for the green transition
Chinese president’s first trip to region since 2019 comes amid rising tensions
Strategic sector should not become a victim of anti-dumping investigations, argues EU commissioner
The president’s centrist alliance faces a drubbing in EU elections amid growing pressure on government finances
Arnaud Lagardère’s exit comes as Bernard Arnault and Vincent Bolloré prepare their own successions
Also in this newsletter: why immigration is reopening old Brexit wounds in Ireland
Declining rate will put downward pressure on labour force and economic growth, experts warn
Also in this newsletter: former executive of a scandal-embroiled Polish oil group is running for a seat in EU parliament
A planned public vote on joining an EU body focused on IP protection has been scrapped
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