Silvia Amaro
CNBC
United Kingdom
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Shipping giant Maersk unveils world's first vessel using green methanol
The new container ship has two engines: one moved by traditional fuels and another run with green methanol. → Read More
Germany predicted to be the only major European economy to contract this year as recession lingers
New economic forecasts show Germany is likely to contract by 0.4% this year. → Read More
EU's crackdown on Apple, Meta and others is to avoid forced breakups, top official says
Big Tech is facing tighter scrutiny in the European Union, but officials want to avoid forcing them to break up parts of the business. → Read More
'Very stupid': Italy's bank tax remains controversial as government scrambles to update it
Italy's shock tax on banks continues to prove controversial, even as the government insists it can "improve" it. → Read More
The Bank of Japan just shocked markets with a policy tweak — here's why it matters
The Bank of Japan loosened its yield curve control in an unexpected move with ramifications across global financial markets. → Read More
Top banking CEO warns of further volatility and predicts more U.S. rescues
A top banking executive said he expects more American banks to be rescued after JPMorgan stepped in to buy First Republic. → Read More
Euro zone core inflation slows unexpectedly in April, blurring the picture for rate hikes
Inflation in the euro zone rose in April, according to preliminary data released Tuesday, remaining significantly above levels targeted by the European Central Bank. → Read More
Italy signed up to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Now it's having second thoughts
Italy has previously been described as a "middle-power" bridge used by Beijing and Moscow to strike deals. → Read More
IMF warns of 'disorderly' house price corrections in Europe as interest rates move higher
The IMF said that the European Central Bank needs to be increasing rates until mid-2024 to fight inflation. → Read More
Amazon, Apple and more: EU names the Big Tech platforms set to face tougher regulatory scrutiny
Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Europe regulators will be able to police content to reduce harmful comments and set rules for the use of artificial intelligence. → Read More
UBS profits hit by legacy legal costs as it nears Credit Suisse merger
UBS reported $1.03 billion in net profit for the first quarter, down 52% year-on-year amid a legacy litigation matter. → Read More
China says it respects ex-Soviet nations after envoy’s 'unacceptable' comments on sovereignty
China said Monday it respects the independency of former Soviet nations after remarks by its ambassador in France were deemed "unacceptable" in Europe. → Read More
Germany, Poland and others are pushing for new sanctions on Russia's nuclear energy
Germany, Poland are pushing for sanctions on Russia's nuclear energy as the EU looks at new ways to hurt the Kremlin's revenues amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
Goldman Sachs changes call on European Central Bank rate hikes as banking crisis subsides
Goldman Sachs changed its rate expectations for the European Central Bank, sees further hawkish action. → Read More
The EU's divided approach on China might be coming to an end — and the U.S. is unlikely to be happy about it
European Union officials on Tuesday called for a new and joint approach toward China, in a move that is unlikely to please the United States. → Read More
The cap on Russian oil is unlikely to change soon — despite opposing views on whether it’s working
The G-7, EU and Australia decided late last year to impose a cap of $60 a barrel on Russian oil in an effort to ratchet up the pressure on Moscow. → Read More
Macron bypassed parliament and angered French citizens, setting up the far right for a bounce
At elections in 2017 and 2022, Emmanuel Macron comfortably overcame the far-right challenge of Marine Le Pen — but analysts now predict a more clouded outlook with Macron not eligible to run in 2027. → Read More
IMF cuts GDP forecasts, says global economy heading for weakest growth since 1990
The IMF said that five years from now, global growth is expected to be around 3% — the lowest forecast in a World Economic Outlook for over 30 years. → Read More
France's Macron starts tough talks with China's Xi Jinping as EU-Sino relations are at a crossroads
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are having conversations with China's President Xi Jinping at a critical time in their relationship. → Read More
Europe's relationship with China reaches critical juncture after Xi-Putin meeting
The 27-member bloc walks a tightrope, looking to develop economic ties with China but also reaffirming a close political and cultural relationship with the United States. → Read More