Category: Europe

China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi

The New York Times – Business:
China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.
French A.I. Start-Up Mistral Raises $3.5 Billion as Part of Strategy Shift

The New York Times – Business:
Mistral is trying to keep pace with American and Chinese rivals while offering customers a European alternative for artificial intelligence.
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections elsewhere on the continent next year, analysts said.
Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.
The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?

The New York Times – Business:
Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices

The New York Times – Business:
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the US war with Iran.
Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge

The New York Times – Business:
Government borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs around the world, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation.
Silence, Wolves and the Wild East: Hiking in Portugal’s Côa Valley

The New York Times – Travel:
A trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of potential consequences.
Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.

The New York Times – Business:
The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.