Euro Gets A Pounding From Strong Sterling
Expats in Europe and the US are at the mercy of foreign currency exchange markets even though those paid from pensions or savings in the
Three currency bets hedge funds are championing
After a tumultuous 2013, hedge funds are showing renewed confidence that their currency bets are about to pay off. 2013 was a tough year for
Bankers avoid EU bonus rules; UK maintains negative stance on caps
New research shows bankers are using ‘sneaky’ measures to circumnavigate the European Union’s new cap determining bonus sizes. Designed to come into effect later this
Latvia adopts euro and divides a population
On New Year’s Day Latvia joined the European Union and became the 18th country to adopt the euro. “[This is] a big opportunity for Latvia’s
Historic trade agreement reached by all 159 WTO members
The World Trade Organisation’s first large-scale agreement saw 159 ministers from around the world reach a precursory deal to boost global trade. The meeting in
Economy, Euro, Investment, UK, US Dollar
Ireland ‘breaks free’ from troika bailout; tough times still ahead
The Republic of Ireland, having been only the second European nation requesting and accepting a bailout, is now ready to exit the eurozone’s financial rescue
Euro rises with strong German data; concerns still voiced
On Friday, the euro rose to a four-year high verses China’s yen, and climbed for the second day against the dollar. The increase comes after
Latvia’s appetite for the euro wanes
With around six weeks left until Latvia becomes the 18 country to join the European Union (EU), support for adopting the euro wanes in the
Volkswagen Group funnels investment into technology, innovation, and Germany
From the Golf GTI to the classic camper-van, Germany’s Volkswagen has long been one of the world’s most recognised car manufacturers. And now, with plans
Did Apple hide EUR 1 billion from the Italian taxman?
In the world’s ongoing war against corporate tax evasion, Apple is now under investigation from the Italian judiciary, for alleged fraudulent tax returns of over