France tops OECD list of most taxed countries
France’s tax revenues rose to 46.2 percent of its GDP, usurping Denmark as the highest-taxed country.
JPMorgan targets mid-sized firms in challenge to European banks
JP Morgan is now targeting companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Britain.
Trump's China auto deal could help these countries
If Beijing offered the U.S. zero tariffs on autos, it would have to do so for every other country in the WTO as well.
WTO warns of trade crisis as German car bosses face US tariff talks
The meeting comes after months of warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump that he might impose big tariffs on imported cars, and days after he agreed a truce in a broader trade war with China.
Alphabet's Wing drone delivery business to take flight in Finland
Wing was spun out of Alphabet's X research division in July.
France's Macron makes U-turn on fuel-tax increases in face of 'yellow vest' protests
This comes in response to nationwide protests against high pump prices and living costs.
OPEC works on deal to cut output, still needs Russia on board
OPEC meets on Thursday in Vienna.
Visa, Mastercard propose merchants' tourist card fee cut to end EU probe
The EU competition enforcer said interchange fees in which the merchant's bank pays a charge to the cardholder's bank which then subsequently passes on the cost to the merchant, result in higher consumer prices.
Europe's assault on American internet companies escalating
European ministers will take another swipe at America's tech giants.
Strong leadership needed to keep EU together?
Violent protests in France
White House meeting with German carmakers won't be about trade, Germany's Merkel says
The German chancellor made the comments during a news conference in Berlin.
Deutsche Bank chief dismisses takeover speculation
Speculation about a possible merger has continued despite the bank's dismissal in September of reports that it could consider tie-ups with Switzerland's UBS or German peer Commerzbank.
Fiat Chrysler to spend 5 billion euros on new models, engines in Italy
A total of 13 new models or restylings of existing models will be launched in the 2019-2021 period and ensure that all plants in Italy reach full employment.
Deutsche Bank raided by German prosecutors
Deutsche Bank raided
Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe
The news comes as Deutsche Bank tries to repair its tattered reputation after three years of losses and a drumbeat of financial and regulatory scandals.
Ford backs PM May's Brexit plan to avoid no-deal 'catastrophe'
Ford Europe boss Steven Armstrong told Reuters the company was considering importing more vehicles into Britain ahead of Brexit to avoid any disruption if May's deal is not approved by lawmakers.
Russia eyeing Saudi Arabia relationship, says ‘Putin’s banker’
Russia–Saudi Arabia relations
EU-UK Brexit agreement: Here are the key points
The deal consists of a legally binding withdrawal agreement that runs more than 580 pages, and a 26-page political declaration on future relations.
Is a 'hard' Brexit the best deal for the UK?
The second-best deal may be better than none, according to former U.K. Parliament member John Browne.
UK's Theresa May has upset so many factions: John Browne
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