If Scotland is so good at producing world-leading ideas and preeminent early-stage businesses, why is that not translating into a stronger economy?

Sure, we vote. Sometimes. We have multiple political parties. We’ve transitioned from military rule to civilian government.

It is clearly much faster than expected nominal economic growth, but this is always the case. The stock market is not the ...

As Europe approaches NATO’s 24–26 June summit in The Hague, its 750 million people face a decisive strategic choice that will ...

Hungary's cheap wages, big subsidies and pro-Beijing stance are attracting a wave of Chinese companies looking to expand into Europe When Agosto Bodo took a job at a Chinese law firm's Budapest office ...

North America has seen a significant increase in its high-net-worth individual (HNWI) population, while Europe and the Middle ...

People in Germany have taken the idea of a work-life balance too far. To get their economy back on track, they must work more ...

Western Europe’s car market selling rate fell to 10.9 million units/year in May, from 11.2m/pa in April.

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting June 9. U.S. inflation data for May will be in focus as investors watch for any signs of tariffs ...

Following Donald Trump’s tariff announcements clouding the future, only 32% were willing to invest in the US, according to a poll. This is compared with 39% for the EU and 44% for the UK. Martina ...

Globally, the number of so-called “millionaires next door” — individuals worth between $1 million and $5 million — grew by 2.4%. Meanwhile, the ultrawealthy population — those with investable assets ...

For Q1 2025, the NAV of The Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund increased by 3.87% vs. 6.21% increase for the MSCI World ...