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European tech stocks slide 3% as AI bubble fears mount
A member of staff walks beneath a trading board at the London Stock Exchange on April 25, 2025 in London, England. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stocks were sharply lower on Friday as concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investor confidence. By 12:20 p.m. in […]
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European markets higher as U.S. government shutdown ends; Burberry jumps 7%
LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, tracking their global counterparts as the U.S. government shutdown came to an end. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was nearly 0.1% higher 9:49 a.m. in London (4:49 a.m. ET) with sectors in mixed territory. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index and Germany’s DAX were in the red on Thursday, […]
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Stocks are defying gravity — but investors say these triggers could spark a ‘sizeable’ correction
Global stock markets are soaring, with U.S. indexes continuing to rally and the Stoxx Europe 600 , FTSE 100 and Spain’s IBEX all hitting record highs last week. But some investors are now warning that a wave of rising risks — from weaker consumer spending to faltering earnings growth and a potential bond market revolt […]
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From Spain’s bull run to gold’s surge: How the third quarter played out in Europe
Spain’s IBEX equity index has posted a return of nearly 10% over the last few weeks, way above its continental peers. Source
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Europe’s edge over the U.S. is waning. We asked 10 asset managers how they’re investing
European stocks have been on a bull run this year — but the region’s outperformance over the U.S. is narrowing as investors assess structural challenges, the long-term outlook and the American AI story. Earlier this year, volatility arising from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies sparked widespread demand for assets outside of the United States […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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The U.S. is losing travelers. Here are the countries that stand to benefit
The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country’s political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting. In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year. However, noting a “sharp and widespread” drop in […]
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‘Gringos leave’: Protests targeting travelers rise as overtourism anger grows
Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting “Gringos leave.” He later learned that […]
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European carriers pause some shipments to U.S. as they prepare for end of ‘de minimis’ exemption
An aerial view of a cargo ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 7, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Postal carriers across Europe are planning to suspend some shipments to the U.S. as the nations prepare for the end of a longstanding trade […]
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Fewer people are drinking — and that’s changing how they travel
Peter Shankman, an American, said he looked forward to free drinks when he flew business class for work. The entrepreneur would have a drink, then a few more, sleep, then land. All was well, he said. Until it wasn’t. “Eventually, I realized that I wasn’t fine,” he said. “I was tired, cranky … [it] wasn’t […]
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