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Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

Europe's economy surprisingly resilient amid war-driven energy shock, surveys show

By Jonathan Cable LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households, key business surveys showed on Wednesday.

Exclusive-Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones

Exclusive-Lithuania plans key substation near Russia, fortified against explosive drones

By Andrius Sytas and Marek Strzelecki VILNIUS/WARSAW, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Lithuania is planning defences against military drones at a key future power grid substation linking the Baltic states with western Europe in an area that intelligence sources say Russia could target with a false flag attack.

The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC

The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC

The Netherlands is making preparations for the United States to sanction the International Criminal Court, in the last escalation of the Trump Administration’s attacks on the global tribunal

Europe-bashing, Russia and the Iran war: Will Trump unload at the UN?

Europe-bashing, Russia and the Iran war: Will Trump unload at the UN?

President Donald Trump returns to the United Nations this week with grievances galore for America's adversaries and allies.

Explainer-How US sanctions would undermine global war crimes court

Explainer-How US sanctions would undermine global war crimes court

By Anthony Deutsch and Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's administration is preparing sanctions against the International Criminal Court as part of a campaign to dismantle the institution created to prosecute people accused of the world's most heinous

Italy sticks with commitment to keep 2026 deficit below EU 3% of GDP ceiling

Italy sticks with commitment to keep 2026 deficit below EU 3% of GDP ceiling

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Italy plans to confirm a commitment to bring its deficit-to-GDP ratio below the European Union's 3% ceiling in 2026 from 3.1% in 2025, sources said, as the government finalises a new budget plan due in the next few weeks.

Moldova to impose 60-day energy and water emergency due to drought and rising costs

Moldova to impose 60-day energy and water emergency due to drought and rising costs

Moldova’s parliament has declared a 60-day state of emergency in the country’s energy and water sectors amid severely low water levels on the Dniester River and global conflicts that are driving up energy costs

Global shares are mixed and oil prices stabilize after Trump says US and Iran met at the UN

Global shares are mixed and oil prices stabilize after Trump says US and Iran met at the UN

Global shares are mixed after Wall Street holds near its record, and U.S. futures are little changed ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the U.S. and his planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

By Yoruk Bahceli and Leigh Thomas LONDON/PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The premium France pays to borrow on the bond markets compared to Germany rose to more than a whole percentage point on Friday for the first time since the euro zone debt crisis, underscoring investor unease with its stretched

Morning Bid: Summiteering

Morning Bid: Summiteering

By Mike Dolan Sept 21 (Reuters) - After a turbulent week of central bank tightening, markets now turn to diplomacy - or at least top-level summits - as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued

Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Currency markets focused on the yen on Monday following a sharp drop last week that spurred speculation of a rate check from Tokyo, while investors pondered interest-rate outlooks after a wave of hikes from major central banks last week.

Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured

Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured

Russia's first wartime parliamentary election is ending, with little opposition to President Vladimir Putin's policies