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Italy's F2i Fund is nearing €1 billion in credit assets, driven by growing demand for private financing to modernize European infrastructure.

IQM, a Finnish quantum technology company, is set to become one of Europe's first listed quantum companies, achieving a valuation of $1.8 billion.

The German economy is expected to return to growth, with business confidence increasing more than anticipated in February, according to the Ifo institute's expectations index.

German business confidence has improved in February, indicating a potential recovery for Europe's largest economy.

Enel SpA plans to invest $63 billion in renewable energy projects over the next three years, focusing on wind power and battery storage in the US and Europe.

Greece is positioning itself as a key player in Europe's post-Russia gas market, leveraging its strategic location to facilitate the export of US LNG to the Balkans and beyond.

Goldman Sachs has raised its US high-grade debt sales forecast to $2.1 trillion, driven by a strong start to the year and expectations of a stronger economic outlook.

Oil prices surge to a six-month high as concerns about a potential U.S.-Iran conflict intensify, with Brent Crude reaching $71.55 and WTI Crude at $66.37 per barrel.

Wall Street futures are expected to rise moderately, driven by tech mega-caps and a risk-on sentiment, ahead of the bell.

British scientist David Silver's start-up Ineffable Intelligence is raising $1bn in a funding deal led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the company at $4bn.

IHG's CEO Elie Maalouf expresses optimism for the company's future, citing positive travel trends in Europe and the Middle East, as well as preparation for the World Cup, which is expected to boost the company's performance in 2026.

Quantoz has received approval from Visa to issue stablecoin-linked debit cards in Europe, enabling regulated dollar- and euro-denominated tokens to be linked to mainstream card rails.