The U.S. will consider applying additional tariffs to goods from the European Union in response to fines the 27-nation bloc has levied against U.S. tech firms

The 27-nation bloc this week fined Google $1 billion for violating digital competition rules.

WSJ • Jul 24, 2026

Euro zone firms struggle to raise consumer prices after Iran shock, ECB poll shows

Euro zone companies are struggling to raise prices for consumers already struggling with a rise in fuel costs, with fierce competition from China compounding tough market conditions, ​a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday.

Reuters • Jul 24, 2026

FTSE 100 rises as HSBC gains lift financial stocks amid Middle East tensions

Britain's FTSE 100 index rose on Friday, supported by gains in HSBC Holdings that lifted financial stocks. Investors also monitored rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Invezz • Jul 24, 2026

Why the U.K.'s New Prime Minister Must Keep the Market Happy

Reviving the U.K. economy should be one of Andy Burnham's top priorities, but he won't last long if he can't win over investors.

Barrons • Jul 24, 2026

UK says armed forces ready to defend country after Iran warning over US bombers

Britain said on Thursday its armed forces ​were ready to protect ‌the country from any attack after Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued ​a warning over ​allowing U.S. bombers to fly ⁠from UK bases.

Reuters • Jul 23, 2026

Hedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'

Investors are eyeing a slew of stock-picking opportunities emerging from the policy shift under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Hedge funds' publicly-disclosed short positions in U.K. equities soared in the first half of 2026.

CNBC • Jul 23, 2026

ECB keeps rates on hold, leaves room for more hikes

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday but left room ​for more tightening in the coming months as ‌a widening conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy prices again.

Reuters • Jul 23, 2026

FTSE 100 edges lower as oil rises and investors await ECB decision

Britain's FTSE 100 was little changed on Thursday. Gains in energy shares were offset by weakness in precious metal miners.

Invezz • Jul 23, 2026

ECB Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs unchanged, with the deposit rate remaining at 2.25%. This buys the central bank time to wait for data to judge whether price pressures caused by the Iran war require additional fiscal tightening.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Jul 23, 2026

Thursday's Final Takeaways: ECB Holds Interest Rates & Oil Rises

Sam Vadas breaks down the ECB's decision to hold interest rates steady and what it signals for the region's economic outlook. Marley Kayden also covers the latest move in energy markets as oil prices climb above $90 per barrel, highlighting the factors driving the rally.