BlackRock warns of hit to European stocks from energy crisis
World’s biggest asset manager had been more bullish on the region at start of year but says stocks are no longer cheap Source link
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ECB frontrunner Hernández de Cos is most qualified candidate for top job, economists say
Former Spanish central bank chief ranks first in poll of monetary policy experts in ‘tight race’ for Lagarde succession Source link
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases. Source link
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. Source link
Germany’s far right at odds over conscription
Rift within AfD deepens as anti-Nato wing appears to prevail ahead of September vote in eastern states Source link
Brussels pushes remote working to ease energy crisis
European Commission also recommends heat pumps and public transport subsidies Source link
FirstFT: US navy seizes Iranian ship that defied blockade, says Trump
Also in today’s newsletter: pro-Russia ex-president on course to win Bulgaria’s elections, and Brussels pushes remote working to ease energy crisis Source link
Foreign carmakers turn to Chinese technology to remain relevant
Western executives hope ‘in China for China’ strategy will halt sales decline in world’s largest car market Source link
Property asking prices rise in April despite higher UK mortgage rates
Increase indicates resilience in housing market even as Iran war led to surge in energy costs Source link
China does have one powerful lever to boost consumption
A permanent cut in the payroll tax could benefit workers and the world Source link