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Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump presidency
Officials push back implementation of new Basel regime until 2027 as they await clarity on US approachFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Capital One customers report deposits not showing up in their accounts
Capital One says the bank is working to restore service after thousands of customers reported problems depositing money.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Capital One acknowledges 'outage' as users report issues accessing deposits
Capital One said an unspecified technical issue was hampering customer account access, as some users reported issues with direct deposits.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
How Trump’s presidency could spur migration to Europe
Also in this newsletter: Saving the German economy from Chinese manufacturingFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat
If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respondFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
The key to dealing with Trump is for Europe not to play the victim
EU member states should not be in a hurry to appease the new US presidentFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Capital One Is Accused of Cheating Customers Out of $2 Billion
Federal regulators said in a lawsuit on Tuesday that the giant bank deliberately underpaid savings account interest, even as rates rose.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
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Europe Accuses China of Unfairly Blocking EU Companies
The bloc alleges discrimination in the Chinese procurement market, raising the possibility of retaliation.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024
VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
Reversal of fortunes: Europe’s thriving south and stagnant north
With Germany’s economy stalling, tentative growth in Portugal, Italy, Greece and Spain is some good news for the Eurozone. Will it last?Financial Times - Jan. 14 -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This
Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunnerABC News - Jan. 12 -
Private equity targets Europe for big buyout deals
Total value of large private equity deals in Europe increased at twice the rate of the rest of world in 2024Financial Times - Jan. 12 -
Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump
Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictions. When some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Nick Suzuki scores in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Capitals, 3-2
Nick Suzuki scored at 1:15 of overtime to give the surging Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday nightABC News - Jan. 10 -
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Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Why Milan looks like an art capital of the future
Gallerists and collectors are drawn by an impressive cultural heritage — and attractive tax arrangementsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
EU leaders warn Trump not to meddle with Europe’s borders
Comments from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French foreign minister follow US president-elect’s Greenland threatsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat
Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
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Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from QatarABC News - Jan. 7 -
How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlinesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
MicroStrategy’s latest capital-raise plans are for $2 billion of preferred stock to buy more bitcoin
The move is part of the company’s plan to issue $21 billion of equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over the next three years.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
President Joe Biden signs RFK Stadium bill into law, paving way for Commanders' return to nation's capital
The franchise could soon be returning to familiar groundsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
Europe is not a business backwater
Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potentialFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?
Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe
Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.Wired - Jan. 3 -
To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital
The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Reinsurance costs fall as sector deploys record capital
Decrease follows two years of bumper profits for providersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem
Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growthFinancial Times - Jan. 2
