NATO’s top admiral urges EIB to boost European defence funding
NATO’s top military commander, admiral Rob Bauer, has urged the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its support for the defence sector, pointing out that the EIB’s current restrictions limit Europe’s security capabilities at a critical time.
Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat
In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new «Department of Government Efficiency,» or DOGE.
Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit
Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon’s Web Summit, showcasing innovative solutions in fine wine investment and secure e-signatures amid Europe’s bustling tech scene.
CSSF imposes fines on five AIFMs for AML violations
The Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has issued administrative fines to five alternative investment fund managers for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regulations.
Les obligations européennes, valeur refuge dans la nouvelle ère Trump ?
Cela peut paraître difficile à croire, mais le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche pourrait constituer une bonne nouvelle pour les marchés obligataires européens. Alors que les investisseurs américains se préparent à un regain de protectionnisme et à des risques d’inflation accrus, le marché obligataire européen affiche des signes de résilience, voire d’attractivité.
Les milliards du bon d’État reviennent aux grandes banques
Après l’échéance du bon d’État à un an, qui avait été véritablement plébiscité, KBC a vu affluer 6,5 milliards d’euros, soit plus que les 5,7 milliards d’euros qui avaient quitté ses caisses pour être investis dans ce bon il y a un peu plus d’un an.
Trump’s comeback: European bond markets seen as safe haven
Believe it or not, Donald Trump’s return to the White House might just be good news for Europe’s fixed income markets. While U.S. investors brace for renewed protectionism and inflation risks, Europe’s debt landscape is showing signs of resilience—possibly even appeal.
La victoire de Donald Trump incite l’Europe à renforcer son autonomie
Avec le retour de Donald Trump aux commandes, les dirigeants européens se préparent à un changement majeur dans les relations transatlantiques. Le président français Emmanuel Macron et le chancelier allemand Olaf Scholz ont promis d’agir rapidement et souligné la nécessité d’une Europe plus forte et plus autonome.
Macron, Scholz push for a united Europe in the new Trump era
With Donald Trump being re-elected, European leaders are bracing for a seismic shift in transatlantic relations. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday were swift to pledge a new path forward, stressing the need for a stronger, more self-reliant Europe.
Market fallout: Winners and losers emerge from Trump’s win
The unexpected re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States delivered an immediate shake-up on Wall Street Wednesday, creating clear winners and losers across sectors. Small-cap stocks surged while renewable energy and long-term bonds took a significant hit, reflecting investor expectations of a shift in economic and regulatory policies.