Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Market strategists predict that the earnings season just kicking off in Europe will be a blockbuster one, with sectors including technology and energy taking the lead in beating profit estimates across the continent.
The US and Europe can’t agree on how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.
The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chinese ones which have seen their sales surge on the continent over the past ten years – prompting accusations of unfair competition. Report by Charles Pellegrin, FRANCE 24’s business editor.
BYD Co. Executive Vice President Stella Li discusses the company's business in Europe in an interview with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Paris Motor Show. Speaking on Bloomberg Television, Li says BYD's workforce in Europe would be "close to maybe 40,000" in 2030. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief October 12, 2026 — Ukraine's energy ceasefire remains unverified as Russian strikes continue; Poland arrests a man suspected of plotting against Tusk; EU budget cuts of $179B set up summit clash. The post Europe Intelligence Brief — Monday, October 12, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa says a Europe-US split of the company is "not plausible at all." Speaking with Bloomberg's Caroline Connan at the Paris Motor Show, he adds: "Our strategy is based on having all the brands playing their unique role, but all of them enjoy transversal technology." (Source: Bloomberg)
A selloff in banking stocks is rarely comforting. But after three years of strong gains, the latest pullback in European lenders looks more like a reset than a crash.
Europe enters winter with gas storage near 73%, down from 83% a year ago, forcing it to compete with Asia and Latin America for LNG cargoes. The post Europe’s Winter Gas Risk and the LNG Rivalry appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saudi Aramco has told European oil refiners it will provide them with all the crude they asked for in November after the kingdom’s key cross-country pipeline resumed operation following attacks, offering relief to customers who’ve been forced to find alternative supplies.
Two tankers hauling liquefied natural gas from the US diverted toward Europe in recent days as Asian demand dipped, signaling temporary relief for the tight global market before winter kicks in.
European bonds stabilized after a week of dramatic swings, with falling oil prices bringing relief from budget worries and abrupt shifts in hedge-fund positioning that whipsawed yields.
PepsiCo Inc. entered Europe’s public bond market on Friday with a €1 billion ($1.12 billion) two-part deal, a day after cutting its profit outlook on mounting costs in North America.
Turbulence across Europe’s bonds is sparking debate over the tools policymakers use to keep markets functioning in the event of a broader financial crisis.
At the Acropolis, Rubio told Europe to wake up and fight for power again. Latin America has already chosen sides. Why the West is ready to show its teeth. The post Rubio Wants Europe Awake. Latin America Is. appeared first on The Rio Times.
General Catalyst President and Managing Partner Jeannette zu Fürstenberg says Europe must limit its reliance on foreign technology and infrastructure. She joins Bloomberg's Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson on "The Opening Trade" as the EU meets with Beijing. (Source: Bloomberg)
Amid student protests, Al Jazeera visualises how French spending stacks up against defence and healthcare.
Polish debt collector Kruk SA is working to accelerate expansion into the US and UK as it looks for a new engine of growth beyond continental Europe.
The debate about low productivity may be missing the picture.
In so many conversations, there’s a widespread view that Europe is falling behind. Or it’s in trouble. It has been two years since the publication of the Draghi report and the problems the report identified about European competitiveness are far from solved: Demographic challenges, rising energy costs, and a lagging tech sector still cast a shadow over Europe. But according to the economist and policy analyst Dominik Leusder (who also writes the Leusder of Last Resort Substack) the Draghi report
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday flexed American power and called on Europe to shake off its “long slumber” in a rousing speech delivered beneath the Acropolis in Athens. “We believe that Europe can awaken from its long slumber and rekindle the fire that was lit here millennia ago,” Rubio said in a speech attended by senior Greek officials at Pnyx hill, praising ancient Greece’s civilisation as the cradle of Western democracy. “Across this continent, we are witnessing what we hope...
And why this period might be more painful for Europe.
On the international front, a new destination to Europe will become operational from October 28 onwards as Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich five days a week.
Colombia geopolitics in 2026: how President De la Espriella is realigning with the US and Israel, and where China, Venezuela and Europe fit. The post Colombia Geopolitics Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Military and energy spending can dovetail, but governments need to recognize and support the cross-sector benefits.
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)