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Technology gains lift major indexes despite persistent financing and energy risks. NEW YORK Wall Street closed higher on October 21 as stronger-than-expected corporate earnings revived …

Rising fuel costs and shrinking capacity threaten affordable European travel. BRUSSELS European travelers could face airfare increases of up to 20% in 2027 as soaring …

A major investment strategy confronts coal dependence and infrastructure challenges. ASTANA Kazakhstan is seeking approximately €18 billion in public and private investment to accelerate its …

New fiscal data expose growing pressure on Europe’s public finances. BRUSSELS Government debt across the eurozone reached 88.8% of gross domestic product in the second …

Brussels questions whether Europe’s leading booking platform adequately protects travelers. BRUSSELS The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Booking.com over concerns that the …

Labor leaders demand economic concessions as nationwide tensions continue. PARIS France’s leading labor unions have called for nationwide demonstrations and strike action on November 5 …

Hotel bookings slow as security concerns threaten travel confidence. PARIS France’s tourism industry is reporting early signs of declining demand as images of violent protests, …

A potential $10.7 billion giveaway raises questions about ownership and execution. NEW YORK Elon Musk has pledged to give one SpaceX share to every child …

Secondhand shopping and younger consumers reshape a once-reliable growth engine. SHANGHAI European luxury brands are facing a significant shift in China’s consumer market as younger …

Berlin faces a new challenge balancing healthcare costs and industrial competitiveness. BERLIN Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has suspended decisions on future investments in Germany, citing …