ECB Faces Interest Rate Decision as Eurozone Inflation Reaches 3.8 Per Cent
The European Central Bank will decide interest rates on 29 October against a difficult economic backdrop, with eurozone inflation at 3.8 per cent and energy costs continuing to rise. Businesses and borrowers face uncertainty over whether Frankfurt will tighten monetary policy further.
EU Opens Review of Crypto and Banking Cybersecurity Rules as Compliance Costs Come Under Scrutiny
The European Commission will meet financial-sector representatives on 27 October to examine whether its crypto-assets and digital operational resilience rules can be simplified. The discussion could influence future changes to MiCA and DORA, although no legislative amendments have yet been proposed as a result of the meeting.
Global Investment Rises but New Projects Decline as Capital Concentrates in Wealthier Economies
International investment increased during the first half of 2026, but the number of new projects continued to fall, according to UN Trade and Development. As investors concentrate capital in a small group of economies and strategic industries, developing countries face mounting difficulties attracting the investment needed for infrastructure, energy and economic growth.
European Business Summit 2026 to Put Strategic Independence and Competitiveness at Centre of Brussels Debate
Europe’s industrial competitiveness, economic security and investment priorities will dominate the European Business Summit on 17–18 November, as policymakers and business leaders examine whether the EU can strengthen its strategic independence without undermining international trade and growth.
