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.
Global Daily: Don't Count on It
US equities closed mixed on Thursday, despite solid leads from European markets where all of the major indices closed higher...
Monthly Outlook: Buckle up for 2026
If you think 2025 has been a wild ride, so 2026 ‘will be calmer’ as things revert to the mean, then you haven’t understood this year.
Global Daily: Sky's the Limit?
Major US indices closed high on Friday evening as trading resumed following the Thanksgiving holiday...
Exclusive Global beef quarterly Q4 2025
Beef production in key producing and consuming regions is expected to contract by 0.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 volumes, resulting in the first global beef contraction...
UK Budget: Reeves and Repeat
This Autumn Budget again front-loads spending increases while deferring the associated tax rises until around the election year.
Exclusive Agtech in focus: Key talking points from Agritechnica 2025
RaboResearch highlights five Agritechnica 2025 trends: weak margins, US market woes, practical innovation, slow digital adoption, and a talent gap.
Global Daily: EU and Whose Army?
Bonds and equities rallied on Friday and Brent crude prices fell by more than 1% as markets digested the details of a 28-point peace plan drafted by US and Russian...
How finance and tender design drive Europe's city bus transition
Finance and contract structures are critical enablers for accelerating the transition to zero-emission city buses in Europe, especially as subsidies phase out.
The energy transition in Europe, Part 2: How EU policy has responded to Draghi’s call to action
The EU’s policy push answers Draghi’s call, but real progress on energy independence and competitiveness demands faster action and record investment.
Exclusive Every bite counts: GLP-1s and the future of food
Weight-loss medications are driving new food trends. Companies that innovate – focusing on satiety, wellness, and mindful indulgence – can meet emerging consumer needs.
Exclusive What’s on the menu? Foodservice update Q4 2025
Some foodservice brands are outperforming the market in 2025 by focusing on customer needs, operational excellence, and delivering clear value.
Lower the steaks, raise the stakes
US stocks closed mixed on Friday to cap off a week where concerns over valuations caused substantial wobbles...
