Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Also in this newsletter: Friedrich Merz finally throws his hat in the ring for German chancellor
America has cultural and structural advantages that governments can’t close
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’
UK trade deal with EU has led to ‘profound and ongoing’ impact on goods flow
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns of disruption to commerce from EU and other unilateral green taxes
Ministers urged to bring forward start date of British scheme to 2026 to align with Europe
Doubling of flat-tax regime does not dissuade global super-rich from shifting residency to the country
The former Italian prime minister believes the bloc is facing an existential challenge
How should a government with too much money handle a surprise €13bn rebate?
The former ECB chief’s report on competitiveness ought to be an economic reality check for Berlin
Austria’s central bank governor Robert Holzmann says Eurozone borrowing costs could fall to 2.5% by mid-2025
Premier raises alarm over ‘extreme’ prices in southern Europe from undercapacity and Ukrainian demand
Commission dismisses offers to adjust pricing of allegedly subsidised vehicles
Bruno Le Maire defends his seven-year tenure blighted by deterioration of public finances
Christine Lagarde says policymakers decided ‘unanimously’ on this year’s second quarter-point reduction
When it comes to lifting EU productivity, fortune will favour the bold
Without additional funding the European Commission fears debt obligations will hobble the bloc’s spending power
Berlin ‘naive’ to put key lender to Mittelstand companies on the line, says Verdi
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
Dublin spent €10mn on legal fees defending tax deal that European court says contravened EU rules
Also in this newsletter: Hungary’s migrant spat with Belgium stirs up old grievances
Former prime minister of Italy advocates biggest overhaul of competition enforcement since creation of single market
Draghi unveils an ambitious economic agenda, but politics will be a sticking point
Limp purchasing managers’ indices in July and poor figures for new orders hint that Europe is heading for broader slowdown
