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.
Bank of England: Outsourced policy
We expect the Bank of England to leave Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% on 30 July.
The ECB holds to hike another day
The ECB saw no reason to hike rates today, but Lagarde hinted at a rate increase in September. This remains our base case.
Exclusive Too Hot to Cool Down
Geopolitical risk is keeping gas prices high, feeding directly into Europe’s gas-exposed power markets.
Implications of the potential EU ban on Brazilian meat and poultry
A potential EU ban on Brazilian meat would tighten supply, lift EU prices, and pressure Brazil to redirect exports elsewhere.
Northern Hemisphere grains & oilseeds update, July 2026
In this week’s episode, Steve Nicholson, Head of North American Crops with RaboResearch, discusses Northern Hemisphere crop conditions, grain and oilseed markets,
Dutch nitrogen plans bring stricter targets, zoning, and a smaller herd
The government's plans propose company-specific emissions ceilings, additional requirements in zones, and a ceiling to livestock density.
Exclusive Resilience will shape the next chapter of Europe's coffee market
In Europe’s coffee market, resilience is a basic condition for participation as volatility and cost pressures become more persistent.
Battery Energy Storage Systems in Europe
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to play an instrumental role in integrating the increasing share of intermittent renewable energy sources.
Backup power for Europe - part 8: Ranking BESS market attractivity in the Nordics
Nordic BESS attractiveness is rising, with Finland and Sweden offering the strongest opportunities, Denmark facing grid constraints and Norway lagging.
The great electrification
The great electrification is reshaping the energy system of the EU at unprecedented speed.
Exclusive Global avocado update 2026: Structural supply growth and climate-driven variability reshape global avocado markets
The global avocado market continues to grow, but rising structural supply, climate-driven variability, and geopolitical turmoil bring increasing volatility.
A good time to buy: Predicting Dutch household consumption with consumer sentiment
The Dutch consumer confidence indicator “a good time for large purchases” predicts household spending better than the headline index.
