Summary The European Parliament has approved two new regulations, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, which aim to regulate online platforms and limit the power of dominant digital companies. The Digital Services Act updates the 20-year-old E-Commerce Directive and introduces new rules for online platforms, while the Digital Markets Act introduces a […]
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The European Green Deal is an ambitious plan put forward by the European Union (EU) to tackle climate change, foster sustainable growth, and promote social justice. The Green Deal consists of a comprehensive set of policy measures aimed at achieving three overarching goals: no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, economic growth decoupled from […]
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In an independent Scotland, the currency would be the Scottish pound, and it would transition to its own currency when the “time is right.” Nicola Sturgeon outlined the view at a briefing, giving updated arguments for what could happen if the country voted for independence. The first minister said that a timetable for creating a […]
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In recent years, the EuroStoxx 50 has been on a roller coaster ride. After hitting an all-time high in 2007, the index plunged during the financial crisis, only to rebound strongly in the years that followed. More recently, the index has been volatile again, as investors have been spooked by concerns about the health of […]
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The next few days are crucial for the future direction of the equity markets. Investors are nervously awaiting fresh US inflation data, which will be important for the future monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones ended jittery trading up 0.1 percent at 29,239.19 points. The market-wide S&P 500 was down 0.7 […]
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The EuroStoxx 50 continued to come under pressure on Monday, with expectations of continued strong interest rate hikes in the fight against high inflation prompting investors to pull back further. In addition, the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine at the beginning of the week weighed on prices. The Eurozone’s leading index recorded […]
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