Finance
March 10, 2026
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European investors challenge market swings in ECB and Bank of England interest rate expectations

Major European asset managers are pushing back against recent volatility in bond markets that has sharply altered expectations for interest rate decisions the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. Large institutional investors say market reactions to rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions have been exaggerated, creating opportunities in government bond markets. The reassessment […]

Finance
March 06, 2026
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Portugal real estate sector sets record share of foreign investment in 2025

Portugal’s real estate sector strengthened its position as the leading destination for foreign investment in 2025 after attracting a record 3.9 billion euros in foreign direct investment. The surge in property investment came despite an overall decline in total foreign direct investment flowing into the country. While overall FDI dropped sharply during the year, the […]

Finance
February 26, 2026
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Portugal’s Post Election Policy Pivot: What Seguro’s Victory Means for EU Strategy and Markets

Portugal has entered a new political chapter following the presidential victory of António José Seguro in the 2026 election. While the Portuguese presidency is not an executive role in the same sense as the prime minister’s office, the position carries constitutional influence, agenda setting power, and symbolic weight in shaping national direction. At a time […]

Finance
February 19, 2026
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Air France KLM Signals Confidence in Potential TAP Privatisation Bid

Air France KLM has confirmed it is preparing a non binding offer as part of the ongoing privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal, describing the Portuguese carrier’s route network as highly complementary to its own operations. The Franco Dutch aviation group was selected as one of three European airline groups to move forward to the […]

Finance
February 12, 2026
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Council of Europe Lifts Former Secretary General’s Immunity Over Epstein Investigation

The Council of Europe has agreed to lift the diplomatic immunity of its former Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland, clearing the way for Norwegian police to investigate potential links to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The decision follows a request from Norway’s authorities, who have opened a white collar crime investigation into Jagland on suspicion of aggravated […]

Finance
January 28, 2026
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EU Pushes Digital Euro to Reduce Reliance on US Payment Systems

The European Union needs to accelerate the creation of a digital euro to reduce its dependence on foreign payment providers and strengthen economic autonomy, according to the bloc’s economy commissioner. Speaking in Brussels, he said Europe’s current payments landscape is heavily dominated non European companies, leaving the region exposed in an increasingly fragmented global environment. […]

Finance
January 21, 2026
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Portugal’s Banks Post Strong Profits, Credit Still Feels Expensive Somehow

Portugal’s banking sector has entered 2026 with a confident set of earnings reports. Major lenders are posting strong profits, supported higher interest margins, stable balance sheets, and what executives describe as disciplined lending practices. From an institutional perspective, the system appears resilient and well capitalized. For households and small businesses, the experience feels different. Mortgage […]

Finance
January 12, 2026
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Which Tech Sectors Drove Investment and Unicorn Creation in 2025

The global technology investment landscape in 2025 was defined one dominant force and several fast evolving specialisations built around it. Venture capital flows, unicorn creation and enterprise value growth all point to a year where artificial intelligence reshaped capital allocation decisions more decisively than any previous cycle. While macroeconomic uncertainty continued to influence risk appetite, […]

Finance
January 05, 2026
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Income Taxes in Portugal Set to Fall as Government Prepares 2026 Changes

Income tax reduction confirmed for early 2026 Portugal is preparing to implement a new reduction in income taxes at the start of 2026, a move that will directly affect employees and pensioners across the country. To reflect the changes, the government will need to revise the withholding tax tables that determine how much tax is […]