Bloomberg French President Emmanuel Macron gave an unabashed defense of the EU in its political heart, urging the bloc to reject nationalism, deepen integration and promote free trade in the face of US protectionism. In his first appearance at the European Parliament since being elected France’s head of state last year, Macron said divisions in the 28-nation EU evoke a ...

Bloomberg German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she plans to meet with President Vladimir Putin in the “foreseeable future” after military strikes in Syria widened a rift between Russia and the west. Merkel made the proposal after speaking by phone with Putin earlier on Tuesday, when they discussed Syria as well as the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project from Russia ...

Bloomberg Oil steadied after the biggest loss in more than a week as OPEC’s hints at extending output cuts fanned optimism and investors anticipated a drop in US stockpiles. Futures in New York were little changed after losing 1.7 percent. Kuwait said the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allied producers will discuss prolonging an agreement to curb oil output ...