Europe’s lights haven’t gone out – but the pressure is on
By Claudine Fry, Partner, Geostrategic Advisory, Control Risks
The first thing to understand about the Middle East crisis and its impact on European business is...
Volkswagen’s Job-Cut Gamble: Why 50,000 May Not Be Enough
Wolfsburg, 14 July 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Nick Staunton
Oliver Blume told Volkswagen's global workforce on Monday that the company may need...
The ECB Just Recruited Its Loudest Digital Euro Critics
Frankfurt, 14 July 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Anthony Gill
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment service providers from more than...
Watches of Switzerland: American Boom as US Sales Jump 24%
London, 14 July 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Anthiny Gill
Watches of Switzerland reported full-year results this morning showing revenue of £1.83 billion,...
Oil Hits $86 as Trump Puts a 20% Toll on Hormuz...
London, 14 July 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Katie Winearls
Brent crude has climbed towards $86 after President Donald Trump announced that the...
Dubai Builds New Port to Bypass Hormuz After 97% Collapse
Dubai, 13 July 2026 — EBM Newsdesk Analysis — By Anthony Gill
DP World is in talks to build a new multipurpose port at Fujairah,...
