Exclusive: German economy ministry reviews measures to curb China business
Germany’s economy ministry is considering a raft of measures to make business with China less attractive as it seeks to reduce its dependency on Asia’s economic superpower, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Top European bankers warn on recession, China and U.S. banks
Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) chief Christian Sewing, painting a bleaker assessment of the German economy, warned on Wednesday that China was a considerable risk for the nation and that Europe needed big banks to fend off American competitors.
EU gas price rockets higher after Russia halts Nord Stream flows
European gas prices rocketed as much as 30% higher on Monday after Russia said one of its main gas supply pipelines to Europe would stay shut indefinitely, stoking renewed fears about shortages and gas rationing in the European Union this winter.
European shares drop as policymakers seek to tame hot inflation
European shares dropped on Monday, while bond yields surged as comments from central bank policymakers heightened fears of aggressive measures to stamp out inflation amid rising risks of a recession.
Analysis: As Ukraine war drags on, Europe’s economy succumbs to crisis
A post-pandemic spending euphoria, supported by copious government spending was set to drive the economy and help fatigued households regain a sense of normality after two dreadful years.
Gas price surge, recession fears weigh on European shares
European shares slipped on Tuesday as investors fretted about soaring energy prices and a weak economic outlook after data showed business activity in the region contracted this month.
European stocks eye worst day in over a month on looming energy crisis
European shares were on Monday set for their worst day in more than a month as worries about tightening gas supplies from Russia, hawkish signals from the European Central Bank and weak economic outlook weighed on investors’ minds.
Morning Bid: Yuan, euro and pound head down the Hole
Global central banks are scattering again, propelling a resurgent U.S. dollar to its highest in almost two years against China’s yuan and back through parity against the euro.
Analysis: 100 banks, 1,000 suspects: German fraud probe puts Scholz on the spot
German chancellor Olaf Scholz faces lawmakers’ questions this week over his role in tackling a multibillion-euro tax fraud as a sprawling probe into the scheme threatens to undermine him as he grapples with an energy crisis and the fallout of war.
Trade war with China could cost Germany six times as much as Brexit, study says
Germany would face costs almost six times as high as Brexit if it and the European Union were to shut China out of their economies, the Ifo institute said on Monday, citing the results of a study.
