Europe is on the brink of a recession

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3 years ago

September 6, 2022

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The Eurozone is on the brink of a recession according to fresh data about the rising cost of living

Europe’s Central Bank is under pressure, as inflation soars to more than four times its 2 per cent target.

The rising costs associated with living are impacting a range of sectors from aviation to the hospitality industry.

These industries are attempting to rebound from the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gas prices are also up more than 30 per cent, which is stoking fears of greater shortages as the continent gets ready for a long winter ahead.

In the UK, Opposition Leader Keir Starmer is digging his heels into his new opponent Liz Truss.

“She’s spent more time talking about cuts to corporation tax than the cost of living crisis,” he said.

Gas switched off

Russia has confirmed it is shutting off the Nord Stream One pipeline, which is a major link for gas across Europe.

While the taps were turned off for a maintenance check, Russian authorities said they will shut indefinitely.

It follows fresh data of G7 members failing to meet their Paris climate targets.

Under the 2015 Paris Climate deal, countries agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 2°C.

But it’s understood the Group of Seven’s corporate emissions targets are overall on a 2.7°C warming trajectory.

“It is not acceptable for any country, let alone the world’s most advanced economies, to have industries displaying so little collective ambition.”
Laurent Babikian, Capital Markets at CDP

The G7 consists of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States.

S&P 500 dips as tech stocks struggle with AMD leading losses

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

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12 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 declines as tech stocks sell off; AMD plummets, Microsoft stable, investors eye Alphabet’s upcoming earnings report.

The S&P 500 fell as technology stocks faced intense selling pressure, dragging the broader market lower. AMD shares were particularly hard hit, falling 17% after its first-quarter forecast disappointed analysts.

Software names including Oracle and CrowdStrike also struggled, although Microsoft found some stability amid the sell-off.

Investors are now focused on Alphabet, which is set to report earnings after the bell Wednesday.

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AI rattles finance stocks as markets react to disruption fears

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

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13 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI sparks uncertainty in financial markets, causing sell-offs; leaders see potential, but investor nerves grow amid volatility.

Artificial intelligence is being seen as a growing threat to the financial services sector, with markets reacting fast. Several financial firms suffered sharp share price drops after Anthropic unveiled new AI tools, sparking fears of widespread disruption across data, analytics and market infrastructure.

The selloff quickly spread beyond financial services, hitting software and outsourcing companies as investors questioned the future of jobs and professional roles in an AI-driven economy. The volatility reflects deep uncertainty over how quickly AI could reshape entire industries.

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AI funding surge: How Nvidia and Oracle are reshaping capital markets

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

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1 day ago

February 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

AI infrastructure revolutionizes capital raising, with Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle leading; explore funding shifts and future impacts.

The AI infrastructure boom is transforming how companies raise capital, with Nvidia and OpenAI leading the charge. Explore the shifts in funding frameworks and what they mean for the future of AI investment.

Oracle is aiming to raise $45 to $50 billion, signalling confidence in the growing AI market. We break down how e

Equity issuance, bond deals, and circular financing are influencing long-term infrastructure development.

Despite rapid growth in AI usage, monetisation challenges remain beyond 2027.

Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains why financing won’t be a bottleneck and what traditional structures mean for the evolving AI landscape.

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