Economic consequences of Italy’s political crisis
With Italy facing possible snap elections, what is the potential financial fallout from the political uncertainty?
Salvini ambush sparks Italy political crisis
Italy is plunged into political uncertainty after Interior Minister Matteo Salvini calls for snap elections while parliament is on summer recess
Eurozone growth slows to 0.2% in second quarter
Is the eurozone heading for a slowdown? The latest growth figures show economic growth halved in the second quarter of the year, despite falling unemployment rates
How the ECB could boost the eurozone economy in 2019
The European Central Bank signals it could interest rates or resume its multi-billion-euro quantitative easing programme to boost growth in the eurozone
Ministers fall short of finalizing eurozone budget plans
The finance ministers in the Eurozone have agreed on introducing a budget tool for the 19-member states during a lot of negotiations and discussions. However, a lot of issues remain unclear.
EU raises heat on Italy over high debt, deficit
The European Commission has formally put Italy on notice about its deteriorating deficit and snowballing debt, re-opening a political battle with populist-led Rome
Italy gets six months breathing room over high-speed link
Italy gets six months to make a decision on the contested Turin-Lyon high-speed rail link after the company in charge of the project invites expressions of interest from contractors.
EU-Japan trade deal comes into force
The free trade agreement between the European Union and Japan comes into effect – creating the world's largest trade zone.
No-deal Brexit: Total chaos or free-trade bonanza?
Britain could seek an extension of the two-year Brexit negotiating process triggered by May in March 2017.
ECB holds interest rates at historic low
The European Central Bank leaves its benchmark refinancing rate on hold at a historic low amid global tensions.