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European hedge funds say a Brexit is not happening
June 17th, 2016
While the rest of the world wonders whether the U.K. will vote to leave the European Union, one group is confident it will not. Europe-based hedge funders overwhelmingly indicated in a recent survey that they believe a Brexit won’t ...
Europe’s Most Innovative Universities
June 14th, 2016
At first glance, the most innovative universities in Europe don’t appear to have much in common. Some are Catholic schools, some are secular, others are state-run and some are private. One is 920 years old. Another has been an ...
Eurozone at risk of suffering lasting economic damage: Draghi
June 9th, 2016
Europe is at risk of suffering lasting economic damage from weak productivity and low growth, the European Central Bank’s president warned on Thursday, underscoring his argument that monetary policy alone cannot end the bloc’s economic malady. The ECB has ...
Multinational law firm revelaed plan for expansion in Europe
June 6th, 2016
Fieldfisher goes for growth in Europe with new strategy The firm has lifted the curtain on its new three-year strategic plan, with expansion of its European offices firmly on top of the agenda. The new strategy will see Fieldfisher ...
The European Central Bank keeps key interest rates at historic lows
June 2nd, 2016
The European Central Bank held key interest rates at historic lows Thursday, but made no announcement regarding Greece despite speculation it may offer a helping hand to its cash-strapped banks. Meeting in the Austrian capital instead of its usual ...
Lessons for the Euro from Early American History
May 30th, 2016
The euro is still a very young currency. When watching the struggles of the European Union over the the euro, it’s worth remembering that it too the US dollar a long time to become a functional currency. Jeffry Frieden ...
KPMG report: Man United & Real Madrid are the richest clubs in Europe
May 26th, 2016
United & Madrid top KPMG list Manchester United and Real Madrid are the most valuable clubs in Europe, according to a study of the 32 most most valuable teams by auditing behemoth KPMG. Catalan giants Barcelona come in close ...
Central European economies not performing up to potential, IMF warns
May 6th, 2016
Falling productivity, low investment, and high migration are withholding central, eastern and southern European economies from returning to their pre-crisis potential, the International Monetary Fund has warned. In its economic outlook for the region, the fund said that the ...
Cyprus gas discovery a key factor in EU energy objectives, says European Commission
April 28th, 2016
The European Commission is examining the impact of possible Cypriot gas reserves in the offshore area between Cyprus and Israel, in order to diversify the energy mix used by the EU, and break off the island`s energy isolation, Commission ...
Europe Stocks Little Changed as Munich Re Falls, Barclays Gains
April 27th, 2016
European equities fluctuated, inching lower for the fourth time in five days, with investors increasingly skeptical about the recent rally scrutinizing earnings releases. Munich Re fell 3.5 percent, dragging insurers lower, after forecasting lower profit than previously expected. Barclays Plc climbed ...
