Ukraine is on the brink of official talks to join the European Union with a recommendation for negotiations to begin this month after meeting membership criteria, pending unanimous approval by member states. However, Hungary's objection, particularly as it assumes the EU presidency soon, poses a challenge. Meanwhile, the London Stock Exchange, previously quiet, is seeing a resurgence with upcoming major company listings and a strong performance of the FTSE 100 Index, leading to speculation about its revival.
The European Central Bank has cut interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, and the European Commission will recommend the start of EU accession talks with Ukraine this month.
Plus, the FT’s Katie Martin explains how optimistic we should be about a revival of the London Stock Exchange.
Mentioned in this podcast:
ECB cuts interest rates for first time in five years
A cautious revival of the London IPO market
Ukraine ready for EU membership talks, Brussels says
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