How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard

As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]

Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now? – POLITICO

BAKU, Azerbaijan — As the red-eye flight from London made its final descent into Baku, the sunrise lit up the eastern sky, turning the Caspian Sea into a blaze of orange. Most of the passengers were heading to COP29, a two-week climate conference featuring almost 200 nations held in oil-rich Azerbaijan. The mood on the […]

How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple – POLITICO

And finally in 2021, as the administration of Joe Biden and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly pushed to force low-tax jurisdictions such as Ireland to raise their rates closer to international norms in the mid-20s, the Irish held out until they won a commitment to cap that increase at 15 percent. That […]

How to watch the EU election like a Pro – POLITICO

Estonia holds its official election day, even though voting started on June 3. It elects seven MEPs. Polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estonia prides itself on its electronic voting: people can cast a ballot from their computer at home. Finland votes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It elects 15 members. […]

How to get a lovely hotel room in Europe for under £150 a night

But it’s not just good food and good times here. Cofoco is serious about its sustainability efforts too. All its restaurants and the hotel are powered from a huge solar park it built out of town, planting a tree for every stay and offering 10 per cent off for guests who arrive by bike. Book […]

Solo travel doesn’t have to be lonely: Here’s how I make friends on the road

From online groups to going phone-free, here’s how I make friends while travelling solo. ADVERTISEMENT I was walking along the Guadalquivir River in Seville, where I had just begun my latest solo travel adventure. The weather was warm, the riverfront was bustling with people, and the view of the golden Torre Del Oro was breathtaking. […]