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Inflation and higher interest rates have hit manufacturers but some are bucking the trend
Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictions
PMI indices continue to rise across the UK and eurozone while downturn in manufacturing eases
Brussels is under pressure to intervene with strict tariffs or measures to support the domestic industry
S&P Global’s flash eurozone composite purchasing managers’ index rises to 8-month high
Agnelli family heir caught in Rome’s crosshairs as prime minister demands automaker increases domestic production
Economists see weak industrial production figures as sign that bloc is likely to keep contracting in final quarter
The old philosophy of ‘make do and mend’ is making a comeback in Europe
Swedish-Finnish pulp and paper giant tops ranking of Europe Diversity Leaders
Deal to help shield country’s manufacturers from high energy costs likely to draw criticism from Brussels
Chemical companies in Asia have cornered cutting-edge chipmaking market as EU supply chain atrophied
Competition commissioner says inquiry could follow similar move to challenge China’s sales of electric vehicles in Europe
Swedish start-up to tap generous subsidies for its first such plant outside Europe
Euro hits six-month low and investors bet against more interest rate rises after release of PMIs
Brussels is wary that Beijing could target specific sectors in individual countries of the bloc
Disruptions compound longer-term structural problems including labour shortages and a lack of investment
Berlin’s switch comes after industry warnings but the European Commission remains split
Sharp decline in carmaking drives third consecutive drop, as second-quarter eurozone growth is revised down to 0.1%
Export orders jump and companies hire workers at fastest pace since February while broader regional economy remains weak
Closely watched Ifo poll shows broad-based downturn in sentiment as statisticians confirm no growth in the second quarter
Economists and investors increasingly think central bank will hold interest rates in September
Eurozone statistics have been seriously distorted by US tech and pharma groups that found a home in Dublin
Ukraine war, higher rates and sluggish trade aggravate longstanding structural problems in EU powerhouse
Chipmaker is latest tech group to make use of Berlin’s subsidies as it seeks to diversify globally
BDT & MSD Partners’ investment values company at about €6.5bn and provides exit for private equity backer BC Partners
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