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Brexit threat to the City of London
Britain’s financial sector – the City of London – is abuzz with contingency plans. In the near future a raft of banks are expected to announce what they will do when Britain leaves the European Union, including moving staff to places...
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London to defend financial preeminence post-Brexit
Since the Brexiters marched in triumph dragging a reluctant Britain out of the European Union the future of London as the “foremost European financial centre,” has been in jeopardy. The Langbourne Club in Fishmonger Hall Street, for...
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ECB boss Draghi squashes rate rise speculation
The European central bank’s boss Mario Draghi has moved to end speculation about monetary policy and an impending ECB interest rate cut. Analysts have been increasingly forecasting rate cuts this year, but Draghi says there are no signs...
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Global share markets suffer a Trump slump
The week started with a bit of a Trump slump on the stock markets. Nervous investors sold shares because of uncertainty about the effects of the immigration curbs introduced by the new US president. London, Frankfurt and Paris all lost...
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Surprise profit from Deutsche Bank but still overshadowed by massive US fine
There was some rare good news from Deutsche Bank on Thursday. Germany’s biggest lender posted an unexpected quarterly net profit – of 278 million euros. Revenues up slightly to EUR 7.5bn, pre-tax profit of EUR 619m, net income of EUR...
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London Stock Exchange shareholders vote for Deutsche Boerse merger – but problems remain
Another Brexit related conundrum – what to do about the proposed merger between the London Stock Exchange and Germany’s Deutsche Boerse? On Monday 99.89 percent of the London shareholders voted in favour even though that deal has been...
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London faces loss of big names as businesses look to beat Brexit by going abroad
The City of London is bracing itself for big jobs losses if big international firms leave because of Brexit and set up their head offices elsewhere. The EU’s European Banking Authority is already moving out, Brussels announcing it was...
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ECB’s Draghi focuses on monetary policy alignment rather than Brexit
Despite all the Brexit turmoil the European Central Bank head Mario Draghi had nothing to say about it in a major speech at an ECB forum in Sintra, Portugal on Tuesday. He stuck to his prepared text on how central banks should align...
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Frankfurt’s Hahn airport gets Asian connection
A Chinese company is buying Hahn airport near Frankfurt in Germany. The former military base 120 kilometres from Frankfurt – which has struggled to turn a profit – has been acquired by Shanghai’s Yiqian Trading Company. Chairman Yu Tao...
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Our selection of exhibitions
Picasso isn’t just a painter. The proof of this can be seen in this unique collection of his most beautiful sculptures. From his smallest works to the most gigantic, the Picasso Museum in Paris is holding an exhibition of his...
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Pixomondo brings ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons to life
‘Game of Thrones’ has been a runaway success for cable network HBO since its first season in 2011 but who breathes life into the series’ iconic dragons? Arguably one of the most talked about programs on television in recent years, ‘Game...
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ECB pledges low borrowing costs ‘as long as needed’ but no helicopter money
The head of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi has vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for “as long as needed” to kickstart the eurozone economy, but dismissed talk of so-called “helicopter money” – that is handing cash...
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LSE and Deutsche Boerse go to the altar again but NY may steal the bride
European traders are wondering if it will be third time lucky after previous failed attempts, but the London and Frankfurt stock exchanges have again announced they intend to merge in a deal worth 27 billion euros. The aim is to create a...
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Airport disruption by climate activists continues with flights cancelled at Frankfurt airport
More than 100 flights were cancelled.
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Euros 2024: Dan Kilpatrick and Malik Ouzia ahead of England vs Denmark game
Euros 2024: Dan Kilpatrick and Malik Ouzia ahead of England vs Denmark game
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Salman Rushdie calls for defense of freedom of expression as he receives German prize
Rushdie was honoured "for his resolve, his positive attitude to life and for the fact that he enriches the world with his pleasure in narrating.”
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COVID fears dampen trade at Europe's Christmas markets
The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are...
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COVID-19 cases surge across Europe: WHO wants more testing
Some European countries take strict restrictive measures as their healthcare systems struggle to cope.
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9 dead after shooting in Germany
A 43-year-old German man shot and killed nine people at several locations in a Frankfurt suburb overnight. The suspect was found dead near the body of his 72-year-old mother.
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Germany's Architectural Story: Drone Views of Iconic Landmarks
Soar over Germany’s majestic neo-classical landmarks with stunning aerial footage. From the grand Munich Residence to the serene symmetry of Nymphenburg Palace, each structure tells a story of elegance and empire. Glide past Frankfurt...
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Heathrow Airport Closed: Cause, Impact, What We Know
London's Heathrow airport will be closes all day Friday after a nearby fire caused a major power outage. Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel breaks down the situation and its impact.
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Commerzbank CEO Orlopp on Fresh Payouts, Germany Economy and Job Cuts
Commerzbank's job cuts announcement comes a day after Hesse Prime Minister Boris Rhein visited the lender's headquarters to advocate for strengthening the federal state's largest city. His deputy, Kaweh Mansoori, vowed to stand "by the...
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ECB's Knot Says Bets on Jan., March Cuts Are Reasonable
European Central Bank Governing Council Member and Dutch Central Bank President Klaas Knot discusses the outlook for monetary policy, inflation and the potential "downside risk" of protectionist US trade policies. The ECB looks set to...
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ECB Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for a third consecutive meeting as inflation nears 2%. The deposit rate was cut by a quarter-point to 3% on Thursday. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden reports from Frankfurt.