Europe
Follow key economic developments from Europe and the eurozone, with local expertise on national economies, politics, food and agribusiness, the energy transition, sustainability, and more.
Energy transition and feedstock demands in Europe with RaboResearch Global Energy Transition Strategist Susan Hansen
Europe’s energy sector is transitioning, and demand for different types of alternative fuels is changing. These shifts impact Australia's canola exports for Europe’s ...
Global Daily: Burning the Bridgeheads
2-year Treasury yields closed 4.4bps higher at 3.53% on Friday after December non-farm payrolls showed the unemployment rate falling to 4.4% and wage growth accelerating.
Exclusive Taking East African floriculture to the next level
Kenya’s floriculture sector is growing fast, tackling risks and sustainability through diversification, digitalization, and global collaboration.
Exclusive Global poultry quarterly Q1 2026: Another bullish year for poultry, but with more market volatility
The outlook for the global poultry industry remains strong for 2026, with another year of robust growth of around 2.5%. Operational excellence should be a major focus.
Exclusive Beyond the bean: Big chocolate explores cocoa-free pathways
Cocoa prices have eased, but risks remain. Big chocolate turns to cocoa-free innovation – fermentation, upcycling, and lab-grown cocoa – for resilience.
ECB post-meeting comment: Not static, not dynamic
The ECB kept its policy rates on hold for a fourth straight meeting.
Bank of England: 5-4; 4-5; or 4-4-1?
The Bank of England cut Bank Rate by 25bp to 3.75%, as expected. The 5-4 vote split was also in line with expectations.
Farming and biodiversity: Challenges, commitments, and opportunities
Biodiversity is essential for farming, but agriculture also drives its decline. New policies and incentives are reshaping risks and business opportunities for farmers.
Dutch housing market quarterly: No signs of cooling even as supply grows
The sell-off wao 4.8% in 2026.
Eurozone outlook 2026
The Eurozone economy outperformed expectations in 2025.Growth is projected to soften somewhat in the near term and to reaccelerate over the course of 2026.
Global outlook 2026: New rules, different economy
Although 2026 may initially appear to be a more stable year, geopolitical risks remain a defining factor.
Bank of England - ... and cut!
We expect the Bank of England to cut Bank Rate by 25bps to 3.75% at its December meeting.
