Last week, the European Union threatened to unleash its “nuclear” option if the U.S. refused to compromise in trade talks. On Sunday, Brussels bowed to demands from across the Atlantic. Some call it a strategic blunder. Others say it’s a clever bluff. …

European stock exchanges are edging closer to 24-hour equity trading, but cautiously and unevenly. Major operators like Deutsche Börse and Euronext are quietly studying the technical and commercial implications. Regulators and industry bodies, meanwhile, …

Last week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave a rather striking interview on CNBC. He floated the idea that it might be time to examine just how well the Federal Reserve is doing its job. Given how vocal Donald Trump has been in criticizing Fed …

JP Morgan Asset Management’s actively managed U.S. equity ETF is now the largest of its kind in Europe—and the most widely held active fund in fund-of-funds portfolios. How did it get there? Not by bold bets, says portfolio manager Piera Elisa Grassi, but …

While many economists were once again forecasting a recession and plenty of so-called market experts were calling an end to the rally, equity markets are celebrating summer with new record highs. I’m curious to see how they’ll explain their latest miss. …

The second quarter of 2025 provided ample opportunity for tactical trades, as markets whipsawed in every direction. Inflation fears broke out following Liberation-Day tariff announcements from the US, which led to a rapid spike in bond spreads. Spreads …

It was June 2008 when I flew to New York to meet Paul Volcker for the first time. That trip is memorable for two reasons: first and foremost, of course, for the opportunity to sit down and talk with Volcker. But also because that week, EUR/USD reached its …

As Brussels prepares for what could become the toughest trade sanctions in years, financial markets remain strikingly calm. With just one week to go until the U.S. deadline of August 1, European policymakers are finalising retaliation measures that could …

Private bankers are in hot demand across Europe as private banks double down on growth. But not just any banker. The real prize today is the hunter, a relationship manager with a strong commercial drive, deep networks, and the ability to bring in new …

This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments includes updates from Apex Group, EY Luxembourg, DWS Group, Aberdeen, Coutts, CMS Luxembourg, GAM and HSBC Asset Management. Apex Group John Amberg has been appointed as chief compliance officer by …

EU promises big, hoping Trump doesn’t read the fine print

‘The 24/7 trading trend is becoming increasingly inevitable’

Ruffling feathers in finance

‘Modest’ JP Morgan active ETF climbs to top of European charts

Chart of the week: celebration

Morningstar: Robeco versus Blackrock in global high yield bonds

ECB frustrated by strong euro, shows its inconsistency once again

Brussels readies ‘nuclear option’ as tariff deadline nears

Private banks race for growth as ‘hunters’ return to favour

Transfers: Apex, EY, DWS, CMS, Aberdeen, Coutts, GAM, HSBC