Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of new and second-hand EVs, data exclusively shared with ​Reuters shows, providing a much-needed boost to the auto industry.

Reuters • 2 hours ago

European markets to open in mixed territory, Germany kicks off Uniper privatization

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape.

CNBC • May 19, 2026

Europe facing 'stagflationary shock'

We are live in Paris at the G7 finance ministers' meeting where European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis tells us that Europe is facing a stagflationary shock amid the energy crisis while French finance minister Roland Lescure says lawmakers need to work to reassure bond markets. Crude prices fall slightly after U.S. President Trump says he postponed fresh strikes on Iran, citing diplomatic progress on ending the conflict with Iran.

CNBC International TV • a day ago

Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrowed in March

The move likely reflects an increase in the cost of imported energy as the conflict in the Middle East disrupted supplies.

WSJ • 21 hours ago

European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

CNBC • May 18, 2026

The EU will cut growth outlook, raise inflation forecast as Iran war drives 'stagflationary shock'

Europe faces a "stagflationary shock" from the war in Iran, the bloc's commissioner for the economy told CNBC. In the EU Commission's forthcoming spring report, growth forecasts are down and inflation forecasts are up, Valdis Dombrovskis said.

CNBC • May 18, 2026

European shares fall as oil prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

European shares moved lower on Monday as rising oil prices and continued bond sell-offs heightened inflation concerns, while the absence of any breakthrough between the United States and Iran kept investors cautious. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.7% to 602.52 points as of 0703 GMT, extending losses after ending the previous week in negative territory.

Invezz • May 18, 2026

Europe's most outspoken airline CEO has a bumper bonus on the table

Ryanair is putting a bumper bonus on the table for its CEO, Michael O'Leary. O'Leary could get share options worth around $300 million if he achieves certain targets.

Business Insider • May 18, 2026

European blue-chips set for strongest earnings growth since 2022

European blue-chip companies are on course to deliver their strongest earnings growth since the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the latest LSEG I/B/E/S data released on Thursday. However, revenues are still expected to decline despite the strong profit performance.

Invezz • May 15, 2026

European markets to open higher as politics dominates the news agenda

European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.

CNBC • May 14, 2026