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Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Markets, Business & Tech Briefing -- Tuesday, 24 March 2026

EUR/USD at 1.159 as Euro Holds Strong The euro is trading at approximately 1.159 against the US dollar as of this morning, maintaining strength amid continued European Central Bank rate stability. The ECB has held its main refinancing rate steady,...

Daily Briefing -- Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Daily Briefing -- Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Public Sector Strike Aftermath: Government Under Pressure to Respond Monday's public sector strike saw an estimated 80% participation rate across mainland Portugal, according to the Fesinap union federation. Schools bore the brunt, with 90%...

Brussels Will Help Portugal Redirect Billions in Recovery Funds After Storms Derail Key Projects

Brussels Will Help Portugal Redirect Billions in Recovery Funds After Storms Derail Key Projects

The European Commission has confirmed it is working with Portugal to identify projects under the country's Recovery and Resilience Plan that cannot be completed before the August 31 deadline, and to redirect those funds toward storm repair and other...