International markets

Companies 24th July 2026

European Commission fines Google €890 million for abusing dominant position

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team The European Commission (EC) has imposed a fine of €890 million on Google for breaching the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by giving preference to its own services in its search engine and imposing restrictions on companies seeking to direct consumers to alternative, often cheaper, purchasing channels on Google Play. “The best products should succeed on the strength of their quality, not because they belong to…

In the World 23rd July 2026

2026 already best year for European M&A since 2018

The cumulative value of deals announced in 2026 has already reached $211bn, surpassing any full year since 2018. Meanwhile, activity in the first seven months of the year is approximately 80 per cent higher than that recorded in the same period of 2025. Report by Morgan Stanley One of the most notable developments in recent weeks has been the sharp rebound in M&A activity in Europe, a trend that has…

In the World 22nd July 2026

New era of electricity transforming energy from raw material into strategic asset

Driven not only by decarbonisation, but also by geopolitical fragmentation, state intervention and the race for clean technologies, the transition towards electrification is complex and non-linear. Rosa Duce, CIO of Deutsche Bank Spain, explains: “In this new era of electricity, high levels of investment have already profoundly changed the mix of supply and distribution: the evolution of clean energy from a subsidised niche to becoming an essential, mainstream investment is…

In the World, Markets 20th July 2026

With MoU formally terminated and Strait of Hormuz virtually paralysed, Brent crude rises above $90/barrel

Report by Renta 4 Flat opening (Eurostoxx futures down 0.2%, S&P unchanged, Nasdaq up 0.2%), whilst in Asia Japan is closed today and South Korea is seeing a rebound from Friday’s falls (of 4%). Today, Burnham is set to be appointed British Prime Minister. On the geopolitical front, this marks the ninth night of US strikes against Iran, with targets extending beyond strictly military sites (bridges, infrastructure, ports), a sign…

Companies, Markets 20th July 2026

What if it turns out that Europe is home to the world’s most strategic company?

Although AI is often associated with names such as Nvidia, SK Hynix, Samsung or TSMC, behind them all lies a key European player: ASML, whose technological position is unique in the world and which “has no competitor for its most advanced products”. By Alexis Bienvenu The artificial intelligence revolution has its own stars: Nvidia for processors, SK Hynix and Samsung for memory, and TSMC for chip manufacturing. However, behind these…

European economy, Markets 17th July 2026

ETFs domiciled in Europe growing at breakneck pace, with net inflows of $257,500 million in first half of year

By the Consejeros Editorial Team Flows into ETFs domiciled in Europe remained largely stable throughout the second quarter of the year, totalling $42.2 billion in April, $44.3 billion in May and $46.1 billion in June. The net total, at $132.5 billion, sets a new quarterly record, surpassing the $125 billion recorded in the first quarter of this year. The net total of $132.5 billion sets a new quarterly record, surpassing…

Companies 16th July 2026

SpaceX marks one month as listed company with shares trading below debut price

Reported by the Editorial Team SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence (AI) company, marked its first month of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. During this first month, share prices have fluctuated, reaching a price of around $140 on Monday – some $10 below its debut price of $150. Despite reaching a high of $224.64, the company has failed to meet investors’ expectations, who had…

In the World 15th July 2026

Physical climate risk: now a recurring factor in capital allocation decisions, according to Neuberger

Global economic losses caused by natural disasters reached $224,000 M, exceeding the historical average for the last 30 years. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events is forcing the financial system to factor in risks that were historically considered sporadic or idiosyncratic. By Neuberger The physical effects of climate risk are becoming increasingly evident in the rising frequency and severity of natural disasters, and economic losses now consistently exceed historical…

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In the World, Markets 14th July 2026

Earnings season getting underway, and will be key to validating stock market valuation multiples

Report by Renta 4 European markets opened lower (Eurostoxx 50 futures down 0.4%), reflecting yesterday’s declines on Wall Street, which were centred on the technology sector (Nasdaq down 1.9%) and against a backdrop of a deteriorating geopolitical situation in the Middle East. US futures are rebounding slightly (S&P up 0.1%, Nasdaq up 0.4%). Of particular note is yesterday’s sharp rise in Brent crude – up 10% – to $83 per…

Markets 13th July 2026

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix’s IPO on Nasdaq becomes largest by foreign company on Wall Street

Reported by Consejeros Editorial Team SK Hynix’s ADRs began trading on Friday on the Nasdaq through an offering valued at 40.02 trillion won, equivalent to approximately 26,507 million dollars (around 2.45 per cent of the share capital) at a price of $149 per share. With these figures, the deal becomes the largest IPO by a foreign company on Wall Street since Alibaba’s in 2014, and the third-largest of any kind…

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