Following the ECB's decision to pause its year-long cycle of rate reductions in July, the first break after eight consecutive cuts, today's decision to hold rates steady reaffirms its cautious optimism.

Since the passing of the EU AI Act, there has been speculation around the impact of European regulation on AI innovation and the ability to attract investment from U.S. tech giants - even despite Europe's strong pipeline of tech talent.

Consumer Products Partner & Managing Director Randy Burt discusses consumer electronics sector with MarketPlace radio.

Grocers are shifting away from hi-lo pricing—frequent sales and deep discounts—in favor of more consistent, everyday value as consumers grow weary of unpredictable pricing and inflation drives price sensitivity.

"While March's footfall figures are up – a welcome boost for the challenging retail market – the numbers aren't as high as one might expect, given that the Easter trading period took place earlier than last year. The backdrop of poor weather, geopolitical conflict and inflationary pressures likely contributed to general consumer malaise, and the sudden spike in energy and fuel costs will have reduced discretionary spendin

"The Bank of England's decision to keep rates on hold at 3.75% underscores the challenge of managing stubborn inflation against a backdrop of fragile economic momentum

"The ECB's decision to hold rates at 2% reflects a careful balancing act as inflationary pressures re-emerge across the Eurozone. While growth remains subdued, the persistence of inflation and wage pressure has limited the bank's room for manoeuvre in the near term.

"After eight consecutive rate cuts, the ECB has decided to leave rates unchanged this month. In the past year, the ECB has halved rates from 4% to 2%, now matching inflation, meaning that we may soon be reaching the end of the cutting cycle – the so-called ‘terminal rate' – as the economy begins to stabilise

The latest ONS data for Q2 2025 showed a surge in small and mid-market transactions, and strong activity across technology and financial services...

As the UK Turnaround & Restructuring practice reaches mid-2026, market activity has accelerated sharply amid persistent disruption and unsettled macroeconomic conditions. This newsletter examines the firm's global expansion, including new offices in Sydney and the acquisition of Canadian advisory firm KSV, while exploring AI's growing impact on Software-as-a-Service and emerging priorities for private equity sponsors and financial stakeholders.

It's not often that we commemorate of a piece of regulation, but the seventh anniversary of the GDPR is a little special.

It's no secret that AI features are springing up everywhere, yet achieving meaningful ROI from AI investments in Research and Development remains elusive.

As technology reshapes industries and rewires operating models, governance has become a strategic concern for leadership teams.​

September's slump was to be expected after the UK's biggest carmaker faced a major cyberattack. With this event's significant impact on production...

The FCA's recent consultation, CP25/42, marked a significant step in shaping the UK's regulatory framework for cryptoasset firms.

"UK car manufacturing remains under real strain, and the latest SMMT figures make that crystal clear with an 11.9% decrease in new vehicle manufacturing since the start of 2025.

Between Q1 and Q2 of 2025, supply chain indicators showed differing signals across sectors. Inventory turnover improved in most categories, with notable gains in Home & Outdoor and Durables, suggesting better inventory...

Private equity portfolios are leaving material savings unclaimed because traditional approaches can only surface opportunities one company at a time. New AI-enabled techniques now allow sponsors to identify and capture savings simultaneously portfolio-wide, with results in weeks rather than months, addressing the industry's challenges of higher interest rates, elongated holds, and narrow exit windows.

On June 18, 2025, experts from AlixPartners' Sourcing and Procurement, Supply Chain, and Growth teams gathered for a webinar: Beyond the Pause: Strategies to Win the Tariff Crisis.

Surcharge-driven pricing and geopolitical disruption are intensifying supply side freight inflation, with tightening capacity in trucking and air and carrier-controlled ocean rates pushing costs higher despite still-muted demand. This analysis examines the widest supply-demand imbalances in recent history, marking a renewed phase of supply-driven inflation across global logistics networks.