The EU

Economics

The World’s Big Central Banks Play It Safe With Rate Holds

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As Kenny Rogers sang, gamblers have to know when to hold them. When it comes to interest rates, so, too, do central banks.

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Big Tech

Meta Jostles With EU and US Regulators in Same Week

European authorities fined Meta for allegedly engaging in antitrust behavior by favoring its classified service Facebook Marketplace.

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Banking

The EU Wants to Make Its Bankers More Fireable

The German government is planning to make it easier for companies in the financial sector to fire high-earning employees.

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Autos

The EU’s EV Tariffs Favor Tesla, But Maybe Not Enough

The European Commission on Tuesday solidified new tariffs for electric vehicles imported from China. The actual numbers aren’t harsh.

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Social Media

X Hit with AI Privacy Lawsuits in the EU

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Nine privacy complaints have been filed against X in the European Union, alleging that Grok illegally hoovers up citizens’ user data.

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