German Factory Orders Rise Less Than Forecast as Growth Stalls

German factory orders (GRIORTMM) climbed less than forecast in a sign the euro area’s largest economy may struggle to grow in the second half of the year.

Poland Holds Main Rate in Surprise as Outlook Improves

Poland’s central bank left its main interest rate unchanged today, surprising analysts and suggesting its economic outlook has improved after last month’s bigger-than-expected reduction.

Euro crisis firms German power, 25 years after Berlin Wall

PARIS: "We beat the Germans twice and now they're back," then British prime minister Margaret Thatcher reportedly said after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, expressing her fears a reunited Germany would grow to dominate Europe.

Hypocrisy: EU seeks aid from WTO for Russian sanctions that hurt their economy

The most important thing to remember about economic sanctions is that they are used by a nation against another to achieve political, not financial goals.

Russia’s Surprise Rate Increase Fails to Stem Ruble Drop

The ruble tumbled the most since 2011 after a larger-than-forecast increase of Russia’s key interest rate failed to ease concern that the economy will remain hobbled by sanctions and capital flight.