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Tata Steel has reported a sharp increase in quarterly profits, driven by high demand within the Indian market. The company also saw improved results from its Dutch operations despite rising costs and looming changes to European trade regulations.

A new retail forecast suggests that Dutch shoppers will continue to embrace digital storefronts in 2026, driven by a blend of online research and physical browsing. While overall retail spending is set to rise slightly as inflation eases, shopkeepers must navigate rising costs and fierce competition from global webshops. Meanwhile, a notable boom in the DIY in home improvement sector is trend.

The European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision offers eurozone households a rare dose of financial calm. Borrowing costs are no longer rising, and...

The European Central Bank (ECB) remains in a good position regarding its interest rate policy and inflation control. This assessment came from ECB President Christine...

Google's parent company Alphabet has announced plans to invest up to $185 billion in artificial intelligence and infrastructure during 2026. The move follows a record-breaking year where the tech giant's annual revenue exceeded $400 billion for the first time. CEO Sundar Pichai says the increased spending is necessary to meet rising customer demand and fuel future growth.

Wealth experts have raised the alarm over the Dutch government’s new asset tax plans, warning of legal loopholes and unfair costs for investors. The proposed 2028 system could see taxpayers paying for "recoveries" rather than actual profits, potentially leading to forced property sales.

Consumer price growth in the eurozone has dropped to 1.7 percent, falling below the official target set by the European Central Bank. While energy prices drove the decline, experts are now looking toward Thursday's interest rate decision for the next steps in monetary policy.

The 2026 Dutch coalition speeds up Brainport housing construction while boosting education and R&D funding. New rules limit objections and push universities and firms to build homes, sparking debate over homelessness risks. Eindhoven, Veldhoven and Helmond stand to gain across key challenges.