Category: Europe

Wanted: New Central Bank Chief. Expertise and Political Acumen Required.

The New York Times – Business:
The looming departure of the European Central Bank’s president, Christine Lagarde, has set in motion a high-stakes search for her successor.
Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank

The New York Times – Business:
Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president.
Corsica’s GR20: A Visual Diary of the Hike

The New York Times – Travel:
The GR20, a 112-mile hiking trail that bisects the craggy Mediterranean island, is often billed as the continent’s most demanding trek. Here’s an insider’s look.
Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

The New York Times – Business:
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

The New York Times – Business:
At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.
How PetiteKnit’s Founder Turned Knitting Patterns Into a Thriving Business

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Former med student Mette Wendelboe Okkels, the owner of the knitting pattern brand PetiteKnit, is renowned for her precision and her idyllic evocation of Scandinavian life.
How PetiteKnit’s Founder Turned Knitting Patterns Into a Thriving Business

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Former med student Mette Wendelboe Okkels, the owner of the knitting pattern brand PetiteKnit, is renowned for her precision and her idyllic evocation of Scandinavian life.
China’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record

The New York Times – Business:
China’s exports grew last month at the fastest pace in almost any month since the end of the global financial crisis.
The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn

The New York Times – Business:
Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.
Europeans Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Chinese Cars

The New York Times – Business:
Consumers across the continent increasingly want to buy low-cost Chinese vehicles. Policymakers are seeking to slow them down.
France Is Veering Toward a Potential Debt Crisis, a Warning to the World

The New York Times – Business:
French bond investors are demanding sharply higher interest rates, a cautionary development for other high-debt countries.
Europe’s Trade Tensions With China Are Coming to a Head

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union is weighing tougher trade measures as negotiators prepare to meet Chinese officials in Beijing, with surging exports from China pressuring key industries in Europe.