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ECB | Europe’s Fossil Fuel Dependence Poses Risks to Price Stability

Blog | Europe’s energy dependence increasingly complicates the task of maintaining price stability. Meeting the continent’s clean‑energy targets would weaken the link between volatile global markets and domestic prices. Crucially, the tools to make this transition are already within reach. Europe’s energy dependence has become one of the critical vulnerabilities of our economy. Recent energy price shocks have transferred vast resources out of Europe, prompted emergency interventions and strained public finances. These costs are real, recurring and largely wasted. Energy policy...
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World Bank | Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group

 The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group have agreed to form a coordination group to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East. They issued the following joint statement: The Middle East war has caused major disruptions to lives and livelihoods in the region and triggered one of the largest supply shortages in global energy market history. The impact is substantial, global, and highly...
Chapter News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

IMF | Global Imbalance: Old Questions, New Answers?

Blog | Widening global current account imbalances are best addressed by simultaneous domestic policy adjustments. Industrial policy and tariffs offer a costly fix with unreliable effects on imbalances. Global current account imbalances are widening again, reversing a decade of steady decline following the global financial crisis. History suggests a clear risk: widening imbalances have often been accompanied by concentrated and lower-quality growth, triggered sectoral dislocations across trading partners, and preceded financial crises or abrupt reversals of capital flows. With the...
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ECB |How Banks Are Adjusting to Declining Reserves

As the Eurosystem normalises its balance sheet, central bank reserves – banks’ most liquid asset – keep declining. This post examines how banks adapt to lower levels of reserves and explains why take-up in the Eurosystem’s standard refinancing operations (SROs) is expected to increase.   Central bank reserves have almost halved from a peak of €4.9 trillion in 2022 to €2.6 trillion in early 2026 (Chart 1a). While still abundant, they are unevenly spread across banks. This implies that, as the Eurosystem...
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European Commission | Questions and Answers on the EU ETS Market Stability Reserve

What is the Commission proposing to change in the EU ETS Market Stability Reserve? The Commission is proposing to stop the automatic invalidation of ETS allowances held in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) above 400 million. Instead of being cancelled, these allowances will be retained in the reserve. This strengthens the MSR's role as a buffer, improving its ability to respond to future market developments, including situations of supply tightness or excessive price volatility, while preserving the system's rules-based design. Why is the Commission...
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OECD | Global Economic Outlook Remains Robust but has Weakened Amid Energy Shock and Geopolitical Risks

The resilience of the global economy is being tested by the evolving conflict in the Middle East, which has generated new inflationary pressures while creating significant uncertainty, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. Global growth was steady heading into 2026, supported by the strength of technology-related production, lower effective tariffs on US imports and the momentum carried over from 2025. The energy supply shock following the onset of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to significantly weigh...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

How AI is Driving the Future of Life Sciences Markets

Life sciences companies are using AI to speed up drug discovery, accelerate commercialization timelines, and improve back-office functions. The strong AI market in the U.S. has allowed for collaborations between AI-focused tech companies, life sciences companies, and universities. However, limitations around centralized data availability have made for challenges with deploying technology for clinical and commercial purposes. Europe has unique advantages due to many countries having centralized health data stores, collaborative networks, and strong public funding for research. As we have seen increased investment for companies utilizing AI to improve patient outcomes, life sciences companies who can unlock cross-border collaborations in the AI space may have an edge to tap into capital markets.

    PARTNER EVENTS

    Artificial Intelligence for Executives

    Hosted by IESE BUSINESS SCHOOLThe program is led by Prof. Sampsa Samila, Academic Director, and combines faculty insights, real-world cases, and peer learning with executives from diverse industries. Designed for senior leaders who want to move beyond the hype and truly understand how to use AI as a strategic lever in their organizations.

    Canadian Energy, Infrastructure and Critical Minerals Update: Opportunities for US Investors

    Hosted by Benett Jones | Canada continues to attract significant domestic and international capital across a broad range of asset classes. This session will explore the evolving investment landscape, highlighting opportunities across traditional and next-generation infrastructure, energy and resource development projects that are shaping North American and global economic futures.

      MEMBER NEWS

      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      Troutman Pepper Locke | Metals Market Shake-Up: Higher Section 232 Tariffs, Broader Coverage, Narrower Relief

      On April 2, President Trump issued a proclamation titled “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States” (the Proclamation) under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232). The Proclamation substantially increases Section 232 tariff rates on many aluminum, steel, and copper products, shifts to applying those tariffs to the full customs value of covered imports, restructures which products are covered through new annexes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the...
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      MAST Advisors | Beyond the Bank: How Private Debt Can Help European Middle-Market Companies Acquire and Expand in the United State

      A practical guide for European business owners and advisers pursuing U.S. acquisition-led growth Audience: European business owners and advisers evaluating U.S. acquisitions. Focus: how private debt can improve execution certainty, flexibility, and post-closing capacity. Why Private Debt Matters in U.S. Acquisitions For many middle-market European companies, acquisition-led expansion into the United States is strategically attractive. The U.S. offers scale, sector depth, a large target universe, and the ability to build a meaningful market position faster than through organic growth alone. Too often...
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      Jaguar Freight | The Weekly Roar: Reimbursement Day

      In this week’s Roar: Tariff refunds are beginning, global fuel is climbing, China and the Panama Canal, the seafarers stranded in the Middle East, and a surge in global air cargo demand. As a quick trade update, note that announcements were made last week impacting some metals and pharmaceutical tariffs. Click to read the Metals Fact Sheet and the Executive Order pertaining to Pharmaceuticals. It’s no longer a matter of if… only when. Finally, the CBP says it will begin refunding tariffs collected under the International Emergency...
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      Ogletree Deakins | DOL Proposed Rule Would Increase Wage Levels for H-1B Visas, PERM Labor Certifications

      On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes significant changes related to how prevailing wages are calculated for employers seeking to hire foreign workers under H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa statuses, as well as permanent labor certification under PERM for EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa programs. Quick Hits The DOL issued an NPRM that would require significantly higher wages for foreign workers using H-1B, H-1B, and E-3 visas,...
      Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

      PwC | WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference: Longstanding Moratorium on Customs Duty on Electronic Transmissions Expires

      In brief What happened? Despite extensive negotiations at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held in Cameroon between 26-30 March 2026, Members failed to reach agreement on extending the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions. The moratorium has now expired, as of 30 March 2026. The moratorium had been in place since 1998, preventing WTO Members from imposing customs duties on digitally delivered products such as software, audiovisual content, and other electronic transmissions. In parallel, 66 WTO...
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      A&L Goodbody | Scaling Up for Net Zero: What the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act Means for Business

      This article outlines the Net Zero Industry Act’s scope, key regulatory and procurement measures, and what businesses should keep in mind as they prepare. In this article, we outline the scope of the Net Zero Industry Act, highlight its key regulatory and procurement measures, and explain what businesses should consider as they plan for its impact. The European Union (EU) continues to accelerate its transition to a climate neutral economy, with the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) considered a central legislative component of this initiative. Emerging...

      Latest & Leading

      EACCNY Team returns from Meetings with EU Commission & EU Parliament in Brussels

      We had very fruitful discussions about the future of transatlantic trade, EU-US relations and various other issues that affect businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The fact remains that Europe and the United States are each others most important trading partners.

       

      Member Spotlight

      Practus LLP is a modern, distributed law firm built to deliver high-quality legal services with greater efficiency and flexibility than traditional models. The firm serves clients across core practice areas including financial services, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate and transactional matters. Practus brings together experienced, partner-level attorneys who collaborate seamlessly across jurisdictions, supported by a best-in-class technology infrastructure that enhances service delivery and client outcomes. Without the constraints of a traditional model, the firm offers a more streamlined approach, enabling sophisticated legal counsel that is both practical and cost-effective. Clients range from emerging companies to established businesses and funds, all of whom benefit from Practus’s ability to scale support based on need. The firm’s structure and culture prioritize responsiveness, collaboration, and long-term partnership, positioning Practus as a forward-thinking alternative in today’s evolving legal landscape.

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