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Policy▼ bearishIndia’s bid to keep carbon cash home as Europe adds a new trade costIndian exporters will face new carbon costs under the EU mechanism from January 2026Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTrade and tariffs
Market move● mixedIran-linked diesel price spike makes electric trucks cheaper than diesel in key EU markets, environmental group saysDieselCommercial vehiclesFuel prices
● mixedA World War II-era feud is threatening a pivotal alliance for UkraineUkraineRussia–Ukraine warGeopolitics
Market move▼ bearishEurope braces for LNG tug of war with AsiaEU gas stores are at record lows, raising competition with Asia for LNG cargoesNatural gasGeopoliticsIran
● mixedRussia defies German calls to ease off its 'dangerous' escalation toward itRussia’s top diplomat rejected German calls to ease its escalation toward GermanyRussiaGeopoliticsRussia–Ukraine war
● mixedUBS discusses potential political scenarios in Germany amid elevated risksGeopoliticsEuropean markets
Policy● mixedEU, UK ministers seek stronger border controls, faster migrant returnsEuropean interior ministers discussed stronger border controls and faster emergency responsesUnited Kingdom
Policy● mixedIndia-EU FTA struck on equal terms after 17 years of talks, says Jitin PrasadaTrade dealsTrade and tariffs
Policy● mixedIndia urges Centre to intervene over EU metal scrap export list exclusionIndia’s metal recycling industry urged the government to challenge its exclusion from an EU draft scrap-export listMetals and miningTrade and tariffsA-One Steels India
Policy● mixedEU warns of energy price crisis and urges countries to consider demand curbsThe EU urged governments to step up preparations and consider curbing energy demandPower demandRussiaRussia–Ukraine war
Legal● mixedTrump administration backs Musk's challenge to EU fine against XUS Justice Department backed Musk’s challenge against the EU’s 120 million euro fine on XElon MuskDonald Trump
● mixedEurope, India ties have achieved level of a political intensity: EU envoyThe EU ambassador to India said ties have reached a level of political intensityTrade deals
Policy● mixedUS’ Graham Act, trade restrictions are sustained coercion; US, China, EU weaponise trade: CEACEA called the US Graham Act and trade restrictions sustained coercionUS–ChinaTrade and tariffsGeopolitics
Deal● mixedEaton to acquire Italy's grid equipment maker COL Group for €810 million to expand in EuropePower transmissionPower sector
Market move● mixedFrance cannot rely on the ECB to resolve its debt problems, central bank chief saysGovernment borrowingBanks
Legal● mixedEuropean Union vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon MuskThe fine was imposed on X for regulatory violationsElon MuskMedia
● mixedFrance seeks bigger role in India’s nuclear push with European reactor localisationNuclear powerEDFPower sector
Policy● mixedIndia reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU WTO dispute over CBAMThe WTO dispute was filed by Russia against the European Union over its Carbon Border Adjustment MechanismTrade and tariffsRussiaGeopolitics
Policy● mixedWTO agrees to review Russia’s challenge to the EU carbon border levyRussiaTrade and tariffs
Policy● mixedItaly to Convene Oil Refiners as it Seeks to Boost Fuels OutputCrude oilOil and gas companiesRefining margins
Market move● mixedEuro at Risk of Renewed Falls on Energy Prices, U.S. Data, French-German Yield SpreadThe euro rose against the dollar after hitting an eight-week low ThursdayEuropean marketsUS dollarCrude oil
Policy● mixedMSMEs must prepare for EU non-tariff rules to gain from FTA: GovtOfficials said lower tariffs alone will not lift exports unless MSMEs meet EU ESG, CBAM and certification requirementsTrade dealsTrade and tariffs
Data● mixedBank Lending to Eurozone Businesses Halved in AugustBank lending to eurozone businesses halved in AugustCredit growthBanksEuropean markets
● mixedRussia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warnsDanish intelligence warned Russia could attack a NATO country within monthsRussiaGeopoliticsRussia–Ukraine war
Policy● mixedIndia close to concluding four BITs under updated treaty frameworkIndia is close to concluding BITs with the UK, EU, Oman and QatarTrade dealsUnited KingdomSaudi Arabia
Policy● mixedEU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT reportsEU urged Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to prevent export issuesUnited KingdomCars and SUVsChina
● mixedBrussels pushes Trump to maintain ‘free flow’ of dieselThe EU energy commissioner says the continent faces its worst winter for energy prices since 2022DieselFuel pricesDonald Trump
Policy● mixedThe Debate Over a Diesel Export Ban Is Giving Europe WhiplashEU officials are in talks with the Trump administration to head off export controlsDieselDonald TrumpTrade and tariffs
Policy● mixedEU regulations could push up costs and hurt European businesses, Piyush Goyal saysPiyush Goyal said EU rules on carbon emissions, deforestation and steel imports could raise costs for European businesses and consumersTrade and tariffsSteelInput costs
Policy● mixedDutch premier seeks to prevent new US export curbs on ASMLDutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten spoke with US President Donald Trump about preventing new restrictions on ASMLTrade and tariffsDonald TrumpASML
Deal● mixedHyderabad Airport, Brussels Airport partner to boost India-Europe air cargo connectivityHyderabad and Brussels airports will work on route development, market intelligence and cargo best practicesPorts and airportsAviationShipping and logistics
Deal▲ bullishGoyal says India-US trade deal is done, but execution awaits competitivenessPiyush Goyal said the India-US bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completionTrade dealsTrade and tariffsUS tariffs
Policy● mixedEU's financial regulator to make AI and tokenization a supervisory priority in 2027EU financial regulators will make AI and tokenization supervisory priorities in 2027AICrypto regulationEuropean markets
Market move● mixedEurope’s Diesel Prices Race Ahead of US on Export-Ban RisksDieselTrade and tariffsEuropean markets
▲ bullishIndia-EU FTA to boost Indian exports, spur Danish investment in India: Denmark envoy KristensenThe India-EU FTA is anticipated to significantly increase Indian exports to DenmarkTrade dealsTrade and tariffsTrade data
Policy● mixedFrench far left sparks backlash with debt ‘fire’ planProposal would cancel bonds accumulated during years of ECB quantitative easingFranceGlobal bondsBond yields
● mixedEAM Jaishankar meets European partners at UNGA: Ukraine conflict, India-EU FTA, bilateral ties on agendaJaishankar met European partners at the UNGA; discussions included Ukraine, the India-EU FTA and bilateral tiesS JaishankarTrade dealsUkraine
Policy▼ bearishIndian recyclers warn EU metal waste ban could raise costs, hit MSMEsIndian recyclers warn an EU metal waste ban could raise costs and hit MSMEsBase metalsMetals and miningTrade and tariffs
Policy▲ bullishIndia-EU FTA to be signed on December 16The India-EU FTA is to be signed on December 16Trade dealsNarendra ModiTrade and tariffs