Porsche reported a significant recovery in operating profit for the first nine months of 2026, reaching €1.74 billion compared with just €40 million in the same period last year. The results indicate early progress under CEO Michael Leiters, who took charge in January and introduced a restructuring strategy focused on reducing costs, streamlining operations and […]
German sportswear giant Adidas raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting a record third-quarter operating profit, supported by a US tariff refund and strong full-price sales. The company’s operating profit rose 37% to €1.008 billion from €736 million in the same period last year, according to Reuters on October 20, 2026. Adidas received approximately €200 […]
The euro slipped to a 17-month low on Monday as investors grew increasingly concerned about France’s worsening fiscal position and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s presidential election. The currency fell as much as 0.8% to $1.1160 before recovering to around $1.1202. French stocks also weakened, while the premium on French 10-year bonds over German […]
Global food prices climbed to their highest level since late 2022 in August, driven by extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over agricultural supplies, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index averaged 133.3 points, up from a revised 130.8 in July, marking the highest reading since […]
German luxury carmaker BMW is preparing discussions with employee representatives after issuing its latest profit warning and announcing plans to accelerate efficiency measures. The company cited continued weakness in the Chinese market and rising costs linked to the conflict involving Iran as key reasons for the weaker outlook. Industry analysts believe BMW could consider
Europe’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the ongoing Iran war drives up energy costs and weakens business activity across the region. Fresh data showed the euro zone economy contracted at its fastest pace since late 2023, with rising fuel and living costs reducing consumer demand and hurting the services sector. Economists warned the crisis […]
Manufacturers across the Eurozone accelerated purchases of raw materials in April, building up inventories amid fears of supply disruptions and rising costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2, indicating growth, as both producers and customers rushed to secure supplies before prices climb further. Despite the
Oil prices have climbed to their highest level since 2022 following reports that the US military is preparing to brief President Donald Trump on new options related to the Iran conflict. Brent crude jumped nearly 7%, briefly surpassing $126 per barrel, driven by concerns over potential military action and worsening geopolitical tensions in the region. […]
Global spirits giant Pernod Ricard and American whiskey producer Brown-Forman, best known for Jack Daniel’s, have confirmed they are in discussions over a potential merger. The move would combine the world’s second-largest spirits company with a leading U.S. whiskey maker, as both firms navigate a prolonged slowdown in alcohol sales. While Brown-Forman’s shares rose
Airlines worldwide are struggling to cope with soaring jet fuel prices that have risen far faster than crude oil costs amid escalating Middle East tensions. Despite using hedging contracts to protect against oil price volatility, many carriers remain exposed because most hedges are tied to crude oil rather than refined jet fuel. The sharp increase […]









