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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS

04 Aug

Chapter News, News

OECD | Headline Inflation Eased to 4.2% in June 2026, Reflecting a Temporary Decline in Energy Inflation

Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May. Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2), following three consecutive monthly increases. Headline inflation declined in 20 OECD countries, rose in 6, and was stable or broadly stable in 12. In June, headline inflation...

04 Aug

Chapter News, News

European Commission | Safer and More Transparent AI

On 2 August 2026, new rules on the transparency of AI systems take effect. AI is advancing quickly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish AI-generated and manipulated content from human-created and authentic content. This creates new risks of misinformation and manipulation at scale, fraud, impersonation, and consumer deception. The new transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or are exposed to AI-generated content, so they can make informed decisions and better protect themselves from misinformation or deception. Click here to access explanatory video. Transparency...

31 Jul

Chapter News, News

IMF | Rising Global Imbalances Underscore Need to Confront Domestic Distortions

Blog | Sustained rebalancing requires policy action in both surplus and deficit countries Global current account balances increased further in 2025, driven primarily by China, where the current account surplus recorded the largest widening in at least two and a half decades. This was offset by some narrowing in the United States and the euro area. As our latest External Sector Report shows, China’s current account surplus increased by about $300 billion last year, the largest widening in absolute terms since at least...

31 Jul

Chapter News, News

ECB | Demand or Supply-Driven? How Firms View Inflation Right Now

Blog | Energy prices are surging again, pushing up inflation in the euro area. This ECB Blog post examines whether firms are attributing this to a demand surge or to supply constraints. Two approaches – textual analysis and empirical models – can help make the picture clearer. For central banks, whether inflation stems from demand or supply makes a crucial difference. Demand-driven inflation (sometimes called demand-pull inflation) calls for a firm policy response. Meanwhile, supply-driven inflation (also known as cost-push inflation)...

UPCOMING EACC EVENTS

17 Sep

“Qué Será, Será” - Annual Economic Update with Chief Economists

05:30 PM - 08:00 PM

In a year defined by uncertainty, volatility, and shifting global dynamics, EACCNY organizes its flagship annual economic update, bringing together leading chief economists to assess what may lie ahead for the transatlantic economy.

21 Sep

Transatlantic Energy Strategies at a Turning Point: Markets, Geopolitics, and Infrastructure Investment Needs

08:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Global energy markets are undergoing a period of profound change. Geopolitical tensions, shifting supply chains, and the accelerating demands of the AI and digital‑technology revolution are reshaping how nations think about energy security, affordability, and long‑term resilience. As electricity consumption rises and competition for reliable resources intensifies, both Europe and the North America face pressure to diversify their energy mixes and modernize aging infrastructure.

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PARTNER EVENTS

01 Sep

Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference 2026

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Hosted by The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council | The TBIC Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference returns to Texas for its tenth anniversary edition. After hosting our first conference in Frisco, we are excited to celebrate this milestone year in Houston, one of the most dynamic and diverse economic regions in the United States. The 2026 conference will once again bring together economic developers, European companies, industry experts, and members of the TBIC network for a full day dedicated to foreign direct investment, transatlantic cooperation, and practical insights for communities and businesses alike.

21 Sep

WEBINAR | Infrastructure Evergreen Fund Structures: Practical Considerations

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Hosted by Arendt | Evergreen fund structures are attracting increasing interest in the context of long-term investments. For infrastructure assets in particular, they offer compelling opportunities and raise important questions around structuring, investor onboarding, liquidity and remuneration.

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MEMBER NEWS

04 Aug

Member News, News

Osborne Clarke | European Courts and Regulators Target the Intersection of Regulatory and Patent Trends in the Life Sciences

The Tecfidera case and provisional pharma reform agreement put regulatory exclusivity and patent protection in focus At a glance The EU General Court annulled a Commission decision granting Biogen extra market protection for Tecfidera, confirming that regulatory deadlines allow for no discretion. The decision echoes the "Pharma Package" reform reshaping the regulatory exclusivity framework and broadening the Bolar exemptions. Three years on, the UPC leads on life science preliminary injunction disputes, with evolving case law on "imminent infringement". The European lifecycle...

04 Aug

Member News, News

LBBW | The Fiscal Consequences of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days – and not just in equity markets. The fiscal consequences of AI are a completely neglected dimension so far. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days – and not just in equity markets. Most recently, an OpenAI application caused a stir by hacking its way into another company’s system on its own. The lack of control raises uncomfortable questions and inevitably calls to mind HAL 9000, the computer in Stanley Kubrick’s film “2001: A...

04 Aug

Member News, News

Reavis Page Jump | $15 Million Verdict Against Nike Serves as Reminder That Workplace Discrimination Comes at a Steep Price for Employers

After approximately one day of deliberations, a federal jury in Oregon found Nike liable for more than $15 million in damages for violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws, finding Nike paid former employee, Heather Hender, less than similarly situated male colleagues and promoted her more slowly because of her gender. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff on all of her claims, including violations of the Federal Equal Pay Act (“EPA”), 29 U.S.C. § 206(d), the Oregon Equal Pay...

03 Aug

Member News, News

Littler | State and Local Governments Battle Over Who’s the Boss of Legislating the Workplace

Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can – or even should – legislate the workplace varies across the country, with recent developments highlighting the struggle for supremacy between state and local officials. In Nebraska, after the state revised minimum wage standards established by voters, in May 2026 the city of Lincoln enacted a minimum wage ordinance that uses the standard voters had approved – annual...

03 Aug

Member News, News

Manay CPA | Can Your Small Business Deduct Inventory When You Buy It?

If you’re an Amazon or Shopify seller, an importer, or run a small manufacturing business, here’s the honest answer: usually, no, not right when you buy it. Even with the friendlier rules small businesses get in 2026, you generally still deduct inventory costs when you sell the item, not when you pay for it. There is a real exception that makes life easier for small businesses, but it doesn’t work the way most people assume. That gap between what...

New Micropodcast Series: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic

The EACCNY is happy to announce the launch of its “What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” series, an initiative that aims to offer our members and wider audience hands-on updates on current affairs and policy developments on both sides of the pond. In these 3-5 minute segments, EU and US policy makers and experts along with a select group of EACCNY members will answer a single timely question: What’s Happening Across the Atlantic” focusing on a specific topic that is relevant to our audience.

Member Spotlight

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