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Global M&A hits record $2.8 trillion in first half of 2026 A surge in $10-billion-plus “mega-deals” drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG ...

AI platforms must move beyond generic market data and provide insights that are specifically tailored to an organisation’s unique internal context, according to technology intelligence firm IDC. While current ...

The near-eye display market is on track for a recovery in 2026, with revenue projected to climb to $675 million, representing a 12 per cent year-on-year increase following a sharp contraction during the ...

The supply of natural gas and renewable energy across the European Union grew during 2025, while the use of coal and petroleum products saw a continued decline, according to preliminary data ...

A rush of foreign bids for UK companies has put Britain on track to outstrip all previous records for dealmaking in 2026, with the total ​value of offers for the country’...

The household saving rate in the euro area remained stable at 14.3 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report from Eurostat. This stability is attributed to the ...

The European Union saw a notable rebound in the trade of rare earth elements during 2025, following a significant decline recorded in the previous year, according to a report from Eurostat. ...

British manufacturing activity cooled in June despite a boost to output from stockpiling ahead of price hikes and supply ​chain problems stemming from the Middle East conflict, a ‌closely watched ...

Anthropic recently launched Claude Science, an AI ​research workbench, designed to help scientists streamline research, ‌analyze data and manage complex computing workflows. The workbench offers scientists a user interface specifically ...

Danae Bezantakou has been elected president of the International Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, becoming the first woman to lead the organisation in its 91-year history. Bezantakou, CEO of Navigator ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that disruptions to trade through the Strait of Hormuz could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy, with supply shortages extending well beyond ...

Wizz Air on Thursday announced the launch of a new package holiday booking platform named Wizz Holidays, aimed at simplifying vacation planning for travellers across Europe and beyond. The platform ...

The ECB is considering doubling the proportion ​of cash lenders must keep as reserve in an unremunerated account, six sources told Reuters, which ‌would cut the central bank’s own ...

The European Union published the 2026 edition of key figures on European business this week, offering a comprehensive analysis of industry activities, investment, productivity, globalisation, technology, and tourism across member states. ...

Paramount Skydance Corp (PSKY.O) has offered remedies to address EU ​competition concerns about its $110 billion acquisition of ‌Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday, in ...

Global passenger demand fell 2.2 per cent year-on-year in May, as the war in the Middle East continued to disrupt air travel, although demand outside the region remained positive, according to ...

Britain’s economy grew robustly in the first quarter ‌of 2026, official data confirmed this week, but households were squeezed even before the worst effects of the US-Iran conflict started to ...

Rating agency Moody’s has estimated that while the impact of recent legislative intervention regarding loans under the Katseli law is not negligible for Greek banks, the associated costs remain ...

Private sector deposits in Greece witnessed a substantial increase of €5.31 billion during May 2026, marking a complete reversal from the €66 million decline recorded in April, according to the latest figures released ...

Global air cargo demand rose 6 per cent year-on-year in May, supported by stronger trade and manufacturing activity, although disruption linked to the war in the Middle East continued to weigh ...

The European Union saw a widespread reduction in its livestock populations throughout 2025, according to official statistics released by Eurostat. New data indicates that the bloc held 131.5 million pigs, 71.6 million bovine ...

Global shipping will need almost 114,000 additional officers by 2030, as demand for qualified seafarers continues to outpace supply across the world merchant fleet, according to the new Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.  The ...

Global mergers and acquisitions are projected to reach an annual value of $4 trillion in 2026, marking the strongest performance for the sector since 2021, according to a report published by PwC. The ...

The European Commission submitted proposals to the European Council on Monday for the signing and conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) between ...