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Finally, my portfolio. Roast it mercilessly. (30 y/o, 1.5M)

I’d like to submit for your critique a portfolio I’m considering for a very substantial investable net worth. Profile: 30 years old, Italian tax resident, current living expenses covered by salary, average Italian income, no major certain expenses in the near future, possible limited real estate investment in the future if I find something very attractive, long time horizon. Goal: real capital growth, gradual financial independence from work, possible future decumulation. Perceived risks: high U

‘Time is not in Russia’s favor’: Battlefield losses and economic pain pile pressure on Putin, European spy chief says

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Modi's Europe trip yields tech, defense deals to cut China, US reliance

Nissan pulls plug on UK e-axle project amid EV slowdown in Europe

Norway Doubles Down on Oil and Gas as Europe Scrambles for Supply

Norway, well known for its oil and gas production, has ramped up its fossil fuel output in recent weeks to fill the gap following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing energy trade disruptions. While some countries are grateful to Norway for helping alleviate oil and gas shortages, environmentalists have critiqued the move, suggesting that more of a focus must be placed on increasing the region’s renewable energy capacity. Norway appears to have taken on the role of “Europe’s savio

Gold/silver

Hey guys Im holding some physical gold/silver not a lot it should be around 5-6k euro. Wonder If I should just get rid of it and put more into my ETFs portfolio. I started investing more and more recently(VUAA for the moment only) I think my money would do more there rather than gold/silver? submitted by /u/Dthathurt [link] [comments]

Bis zu 35 Euro Mehr: ADAC-Mitglieder müssen sich auf höhere Beiträge einstellen

Die Pannenhilfe des Autofahrerklubs ist in den vergangenen Jahren gut ein Viertel teurer geworden, sagt der Autofahrerklub. Daher sollen die Mitglieder nun mehr zahlen – dafür aber auch mehr bekommen.

Why Would Europeans Believe Trump Now?

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Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir banned from French territory

France has ⁠decided to ban Israel’s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from French territory, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday, adding that this reflected ‌growing anger among governments around the world over the treatment of an activist flotilla heading to Gaza. “As from today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory,” Barrot wrote on X. “Along with ⁠my Italian counterpart, I am asking the European Union to ‌also take sanctions against Itamar...

Pflegeversicherung: Pflegekassen rechnen 2026 mit einer Milliarde Euro Defizit

Die Reform der Pflegeversicherung ist eine der großen Reformbaustellen der schwarz-roten Koalition. Mitten in die Debatte platzen nun dramatische Zahlen zur finanziellen Situation der Kassen.

Gesetzliche Krankenversicherung: Pflegekassen rechnen 2026 mit einer Milliarde Euro Defizit

Die Reform der Pflegeversicherung ist eine der großen Baustellen der Regierung. Die neuen Zahlen zur finanziellen Situation der Kassen sind dramatisch.

„Doping-Spiele“ in den USA: 1,2 Milliarden Euro wert – das Geschäft hinter den Enhanced Games

In Las Vegas feiern die umstrittenen „Enhanced Games“ Premiere. Dahinter steckt ein Geschäftsmodell, das weit über den Sport hinausgeht. Mitfinanziert von deutschen Geldgebern.

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

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Steuern: Den Freibetrag vom Kind nutzen: worauf Eltern achten sollten

Mit dem Zuwendungsnießbrauch verschieben Eltern Einkünfte auf ihre Kinder. So lassen sich jährlich 5000 Euro und mehr Steuern sparen. Die falsche Umsetzung kann jedoch teuer werden.

Shorting Stocks CFD, incur little or no overnight holding cost ?

Recently, I try demo accounts in many CFD Stock Broker in UK and Europe.. I found that some broker charge little or none for holding short stock cfd position overnight.. While in the real US stock exchange u need to pay interest from 5%-20% for holding short position.. How can CFD broker provide this kind of too-good-to-be-true trade ? Where they route the trade ? What exchange ? Who take the other trade ? Supposedly if a client is a good value investor, or hedge funds, he can become very profit

As France tries to reset relations with Africa, China’s influence looms large

France has committed €23 billion (US$26.7 billion) to Africa’s private sector in a bid to counter Chinese dominance and rebuild its influence on the continent. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi earlier this month, President Emmanuel Macron pitched the investment as a “jolt” to reset relations, positioning Europe as a partner for Africa’s “strategic autonomy” as the geopolitical race with Beijing heats up. The move marks a major shift as Paris tries to win over anglophone countries

82 killed in China’s worst coal mine accident for more than a decade

At least 82 people have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in the central Chinese province of Shanxi, with reports earlier saying the death toll was higher. State news agency Xinhua reported that the gas explosion happened at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Qinyuan county, about 520km (320 miles) southwest of Beijing, at around 7.30pm on Friday after the mine issued a carbon monoxide alert. There were 247 workers underground at the time of the blast. As of Saturday afternoon, 128 survivors were...

Turnberry explained: The EU-US trade deal that never was

Will Brussels let Washington freestyle its way to a terrible deal for Europe?

Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying picked for space station mission

Hong Kong will send its first astronaut to the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Saturday. Lai Ka-ying, a police superintendent with a doctorate in computer science, will join the Shenzhou-23 mission as a payload specialist and become the fourth woman astronaut to enter the Chinese space station. The Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft is targeting a launch at 11.08pm on Sunday. According to the agency, Lai will work alongside astronauts Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan..

Morning Briefing Insight: Warum verschärft Europa seinen Kurs gegenüber China gerade jetzt?

Wie kommt man an vertrauliche Infos bei Siemens – und wie arbeitet ein Korrespondent unter Beobachtung in Shanghai? Das erfahren Sie im Podcast.

Strategische Handelsbeziehung: EU und Mexiko stärken Partnerschaft mit neuem Abkommen

Parmaschinken, Bayerisches Bier und Tiroler Speck: Das modernisierte Handelsabkommen schützt europäische Spezialitäten und baut Zölle ab. Es geht aber nicht nur um Handel.

NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe - AP News

NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe AP News

All-female Senate delegation sets off for High North amid growing military tensions

The itinerary is set to include briefings at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Arctic defense and strategic competition in the region.

Rubio ratchets up pressure on NATO at key summit

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is casting new doubt on NATO's relevance after key allies recoiled from backing Washington’s “Operation Epic Fury.”

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky - Reuters

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky Reuters

Helos need upgrades to perform special ops ‘quieter, with fewer aircraft’: PEO Rotary Wing

Special Operations Command’s fleet of MH-60Ms and MH-47Gs — operated by the 160th Nightstalkers Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) — could benefit from technology injections coming from the MV-75 Cheyenne, said PEO Rotary Wing Steve Smith.

Oil Markets Ignore Red Flags as Global Energy Crisis Deepens

Global oil markets remain under severe stress as Hormuz disruptions, weak economic data, and tightening inventories reshape energy flows worldwide. Friday, May 22, 2026 In a week of contradicting narratives, the largest ever US inventory drawdown sparked only a minor bullish moment as media reports of some form of negotiations between the US and Iran continue to resonate. With Europe posting its worst macroeconomic numbers since 2023 and the IEA warning of oil markets hitting the ‘red zone’ by J

SAP, Prior Labs, Samsung, Givaudan, SpaceX, Europcar, Volkswagen – das war Freitag, 22.5.2026

SAPs millionenschwere Goldjungen, eine Analyse zum SpaceX-IPO und VWs Milliardenflop Europcar – über die wichtigsten Wirtschaftsthemen informieren wir Sie in unserem Newsletter „Der Tag“.

EU Warns Energy Prices Will Stay Elevated Through 2027

Top EU officials said Friday that oil and gas prices are expected to remain elevated through at least the end of 2027, with the fallout from the Iran war likely to keep pressure on inflation and economic growth. Speaking after a meeting of eurozone finance ministers in Cyprus on Friday, EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said higher energy costs are now expected to drive inflation to 3.1% this year and 2.4% in 2027—well above the bloc’s earlier forecast of 1.9% for this year. The concern

Russian nukes threaten ‘almost all’ US cities, Norway’s FM says, highlighting NATO’s value

“It is good that Europe is doing more, but there’s a need to remind our good friends on the other side of the Atlantic that NATO is also good for them,” said the Nordic official.