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Thuringia Faces Rising Unemployment in January
Unemployment in Thuringia climbed in January. The Federal Employment Agency reported that 74,146 people were registered as unemployed…
DAX Remains Bullish Into Noon As Adidas Drives Gains
The DAX remained in positive territory on Friday after a robust start to the session. By about 12:30 p.m.…
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as New Fed Chairman
On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has nominated former Federal Reserve Board member Kevin Warsh…
Bosch Faces Steep Profit Drop Operating Earnings Halve to 1.7 Billion Euros
In 2025, automotive supplier Bosch reported a sharp drop in its operating profit. The company announced on Friday…
January Inflation Rises Again as Country Data Suggests Higher Cost of Living
Germany’s overall annual inflation rate, which stood at 1.8 % in December, appears to have risen again in January,…
Hamburg Unemployment Climbs to 97,264, Highest January Level Since 2006
Hamburg’s unemployment figure rose to 97,264 in January, the most jobless people in the city for a January…
GDP Grows 0.3 Percent in Q4 2025 Driven by Private and Public Spending
Germany’s gross domestic product grew 0.3 % in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the third quarter when…
DAX Rises to a Strong Start Ahead of GDP Inflation Data
The German DAX opened the Friday trading day on a positive note. At about 9:30 am the index was…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Municipal Transport Strikes Monday
Verdi, the service‑sector union, announced on Friday that it is calling for a nationwide strike on Monday among…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
US Stock Market Mixed As Microsoft Shares Plunge
U.S. stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
German Finance Ministry Rejects Mandatory Wero Payment System for Merchants
The Federal Ministry of Finance, headed by Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD), welcomes projects like the payment service “Wero”.However,…
DAX Slides Sharply as Oil and Gas Prices Surge
The German DAX sank steeply on Thursday. At the Xetra closing, the index traded at 24,309 points, a…
Greenland Economy Minister Denies Trump‑Claimed US ‘Framework Agreement’
Greenland’s Minister for Economy, Naaja Nathanielsen, rejected President Donald Trump’s claims that a concrete framework agreement would grant the…
DAX Continues to Slide Through Noon Amid Missing Positive News
The DAX slipped into further negative territory by mid‑afternoon on Thursday, ending the day at around 24,610 points…
Germany Economy Ministry Confident Gas Supplies Secure Even Amid Low Storage Levels
Germany and the Federal Network Agency say there is no gas shortage this winter. In a written reply…
Dax Weak Opening Drives SAP Shares Down
The DAX opened weak early in German trading on Thursday morning. At about 9:30 a.m., the index was…
German Airports Record 207.2 Million Passengers in 2025
In 2025 Germany’s main airports recorded 207.2 million passengers, a 3.9 % increase over 2024 according to Destatis. The total…
Germany’s Ifo Study Shows Only Minor Easing in Company Order Demand Yet One‑Third Still Strained
The order situation for companies in Germany remains tight. According to the Ifo Institute, about one‑third of firms…
Unions Threaten Strikes Over Proposed Work Hours Law Loosening
Unions have sharply criticized the federal government’s plans to amend the Working Hours Act and warned that protests…
Dow and S&P 500 close flat while Nasdaq gains
U.S. equities largely held steady in Wednesday’s trading session. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady After Three Cuts Ends Tightening Cycle
The Federal Reserve announced a pause after three interest‑rate cuts, keeping the federal funds target range at 3.50 %-3.75 %…
Dax slides amid strong gains for Daimler Truck and Infineon
The DAX slipped on Wednesday, closing at 24,823 points – a 0.3 % decline from yesterday’s close. It opened…
Sahra Wagenknecht Rejects Ending Eight-Hour Workday
Sahra Wagenknecht criticises the planned elimination of the daily maximum working hours, calling it a mistake. She argues that…
Experts Warn China’s 2025 5% Growth May Mask Only 2–3% Real Increase
China’s GDP is expected to grow 5 % in 2025, according to government figures, but experts warn that the…
German Bank Raid Alleged Money Laundering
Investigators appear to have raided Deutsche Bank over a money‑laundering complaint. Beginning Wednesday morning, federal police, acting on behalf…
BGH Bans Profitable Subletting When Renters Profit Beyond Their Own Living Costs
The Federal Court of Justice ruled that profitable subletting of residential premises is prohibited when the tenant earns…
DAX dips to pre‑session level as markets await US Federal Reserve decision
The DAX slipped into the negatives after a cautious start that afternoon. By roughly 12:30 p.m., the index stood…
Left Party Urges Social Housing Income Tax Reform as 2026 Growth Forecast Drops
In light of the federal government’s revised, lower growth forecast for 2026, the Left parliamentary group leader Heidi…
German Health Insurers Demand Spending‑Linked Reforms Amid Insurance Crisis
The Association of Replacement Funds (vdek) has called for a strict alignment of the statutory health insurance (GKV)…
German Government Unveils Six‑Point Plan To Combat Economic Downturn
The German federal government plans to tackle the current economic crisis with reforms across six distinct areas, according…
DAX launches flat as dollar confidence wanes
The DAX opened essentially unchanged on Wednesday morning. At around 9:30 local time the benchmark index was calculated at 24,915…
Germany Ifo Barometer Signals Slower Layoff Plans as Companies Cut Fewer Jobs
Businesses in Germany are increasingly less inclined to reduce staff. The Ifo Employment Barometer climbed to 93.4 points…
Women Increasingly Choose STEM Degrees as Gender Gap Persists
Women are still far less likely than men to choose a degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences…
German Consumers Warm Up As Confidence Rises Slightly At New Year
Consumer confidence in Germany is easing slightly at the start of the year. Both the outlook for the…
Yardeni Forecasts S&P 500 to Hit 10,000 by 2029 Despite Tariffs and Geopolitical Uncertainty Investors Urged to Hold US Shares
Despite tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, investors should not be tempted to book early losses on U.S. equity markets,…
DAX Stalls by Noon Amid Hesitation for New Momentum
The DAX continued to trade without a clear trend on Tuesday after a cautious start to the session.…
Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche
Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…
CDU Pushes for Minimum Wage Exemptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
The Union appears to be preparing a fresh push to exempt seasonal farm workers from the minimum wage.…
Green Party Pushes for Full-Time Rights Amid Part-Time Debate
Ricarda Lang, a social‑policy advocate from the Green Party, has urged that the current debate over a statutory…
US Markets Split as Gold and Oil Jump Amid Uneven Day
U.S. stocks opened the day in a mixed picture. By the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
NRW Labour Minister Laumann Calls for Direct Hiring of Food Delivery Workers
North Rhine‑Westphalia’s labour minister, Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU), has called for a mandatory direct‑employment rule for food‑delivery workers. Speaking to…
DAX Falters as Euro Strength Hurts Exporters
The DAX slipped on Tuesday. At the close of Xetra trading the index was quoted at 24,894 points,…
German and Austrian Central Bank Presidents Warn US Fed Independence Loss Sparks Global Risk
German central bank chief Joachim Nagel and Austrian chief Martin Kocher both point out that the possible loss of the…
Vegetable Industry Braces for €250 Million Loss as Meat‑Alternative Name Ban Looms
Balpro, the lobby and industry association for food suppliers, has estimated that a forthcoming ban on using the…
VW and Mercedes CEOs Celebrate India EU Trade Deal With Gradual Auto Tariff Cuts
The CEOs of Volkswagen and Mercedes, Oliver Blume and Ola Källenius, welcomed the trade agreement between India and the EU,…
Evelyn Palla Sets 500 Million Euro Annual Savings Target for Deutsche Bahn
Evelyn Palla, who has been chair of the company’s executive board since early October, is treating her announced recovery…
German Railway Freight Transport Stalls 2025 Falling Short of Projections
Rail freight in Germany is still in a weak phase, according to the Association of German Transport Companies…
EU and India Finalize Historic Trade Deal Strengthening Economic Ties
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a free‑trade agreement, the EU Commission announced on Tuesday.…
Dax Starts Slightly Up as Trading Volume Declines
On Tuesday morning the German stock market opened in the green. By about 9:30 a.m. the DAX had settled…
One In Seven Young Professionals Overqualified 15 Percent Hold Degrees Higher Than Needed
About one in seven young workers in Germany is over‑qualified for their current job.According to the 2024 Labour…
Health Sector Employment Rises to 6.2 Million by Year‑End 2024, Up 102 000 (1.7%)
By the end of 2024, about 6.2 million people were employed in the German health sector.That figure represents a…
German Government Cuts Growth Forecast Amid Weak Exports
The outlook for Germany’s economy looks set to deteriorate further, according to the latest growth forecast released by…
Özdemir Criticizes CDU Push to Eliminate Part-Time Work Rights
Cem Özdemir, the leading candidate of the Greens in Baden‑Württemberg, sharply criticized the CDU’s business wing for proposing to…
US Stocks Rise Monday as Shutdown Threat Looms Again
The U.S. stock markets added on Monday. At New York’s close the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,412 points,…
EU-India Trade Deal Could Boost EU Economy by Billions
The planned trade agreement between the EU and India is expected to generate significant welfare gains, according to…
Günther Opens Debate on Limiting Part-Time Work Rights in Schleswig-Holstein
The premier of Schleswig‑Holstein, Daniel Günther of the CDU, said he was open to discussing a possible restriction on…
DAX Stutters Up Slightly Amid Investor Concerns Over Market Conditions
The German DAX edged higher at the start of the week, closing the Xetra market at 24,933 points-a…
Fuest Blames Part‑Time Debate as a ‘Parallel Warplace’ While Calling for New Measures to Protect Work‑Life Balance
On Monday, Clemens Fuest, director of the Ifo Institute, spoke to the German broadcaster “Welt” about the debate over…
Reichinnek Warns of Health Risks from Full‑Time Mandate as CDU/CSU Pushes to Slash Part‑Time Work
The group chair of the Left Party, Heidi Reichinnek, sharply criticized the CDU/CSU Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion’s proposal to restrict the…
German Railway Eyes Sale Of Global Operations
Deutsche Bahn appears to be considering selling its overseas operating division, which operates under the name ”DB International Operations”. The…
Dax Holds Near Low as Earnings Awaited by Investors
30 p..m., a 0.2 % drop from Friday’s close. Market analyst Andreas Lipkow noted that investors at the start of…
German Business Confidence Remains Steady as Ifo Index Stays Flat in January
The Ifo Institute’s latest survey shows that German companies’ overall mood has remained unchanged. In the January snapshot,…
DAX Steady Start As Gold Breaks $5,000 Barrier
The DAX opened the new week in a calm manner. At 9:30 a.m. it was listed at 24,895…
EU Commission Launches Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot
The European Commission is expected to take stricter action against Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok again on Monday,…
Rheinmetall And OHB Challenge Airbus In Satellite Project Expanding Space Ambitions
Rheinmetall is looking to broaden its ambitions in space. According to a media report, the German weapons manufacturer,…
German Companies Unprepared for Conflict Despite Strong Cyber Defences Institute Says
The Institute of German Economic Research (IW) warns that businesses in Germany may not be adequately prepared for…
Left Calls for Mini‑Job Abolition as CDU Targets 17 Million Part‑Time Workers
The CDU’s business wing continues to face opposition over its proposal to eliminate the fundamental right to part‑time…
ECB Defends Digital Euro Launch Piero Cipollone Stands Firm
ECB Director Piero Cipollone defended the planned launch of a digital euro, arguing that the controversy stems mainly from…
Electric Car Insurance More Expensive Than Gasoline Cars According to Verivox Study
A recent Verivox analysis, reported by the Funke newspapers, shows that drivers of electric cars often face higher…
Economists Slam CDU Plan to Cut Part Time Rights While IAB Highlights Workers Unwilling to Reduce Hours
During discussions about limiting the right to part‑time work, the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) highlighted that a…
Left Accuses CDU of New Attack on Part‑Time Workers Especially Women
The CDU’s business wing has proposed changes that would tighten workers’ right to part‑time work, a move that…
Foreign Direct Investment In Germany Soars To €96 Billion In 2025, Doubling Previous Year
Germany recorded a significant rise in foreign direct investment in 2025.According to the Institute for the German Economy…
Verdi Urges Campus-Warning Strikes Across 60 Cities to Push for Higher Pay in Higher Education
The service union Verdi has called for a campus warning strike day on Wednesday as part of its…
CDU Economic Wing Opposes Part‑Time Rights Stirs Party Backlash
The CDU’s economic wing has proposed removing the fundamental right to part‑time work, a move that has drawn…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
Entry‑Level Workers in Germany Face Longer Job Hunt Amid Skills Shortage Over One‑Fifth Wait Over Six Months for First Job
New professionals in Germany are taking longer than ever to secure their first jobs, even though the country…
Bundesbank Under Siege as 5,000 Cyberattacks Hit Every Minute
The Deutsche Bundesbank faces a flood of digital attacks every single day.“Every minute alone, more than 5,000 cyber‑attacks…
EU Trade Committee Chair Warns Monday Tariff Vote on US Goods Could Fail
The chair of the EU Trade Committee, Bernd Lange of the SPD, voiced doubts about whether the EU will…
Bundesbank Chief Nagel Confident in Bank’s Crisis Readiness After Berlin Power Outage
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, believes his institution is well‑prepared for crises such as the recent power outage…
US Markets Split as Intel Numbers Fail to Impress Investors
U.S. stock markets opened uneven on Friday. By the close in New York, the Dow was at 49,099 points,…
China’s Plug‑In Hybrids Take Europe’s Auto Market by Storm
Chinese automakers have surged in the plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) segment across Europe, reporting a striking 645 % increase in…
DAX Ends Week on High as SAP Shares Soar
The DAX finished the week higher, closing the Xetra session at 24,901 points – an increase of 0.2 %…
DAX Stalls Into Lunch Awaiting Market Shocks
At 12:30 p.m. on Friday, the DAX traded near 24 895 points-about 0.2 % above yesterday’s close. “Market participants are relieved…
High Workload Sick Days and Unusual Hours Dominate Service Industry
In the service sector, work‑related stress, working despite illness, and non‑traditional hours are common challenges. A recent study…
DAX Opens Cautiously as Earnings Season Gains Focus
The DAX opened the trading day on Friday in a cautious mood. By 9:30 a.m. it stood at about…
Construction Contracts Soar 8.5 Percent in November 2025
Price‑adjusted orders in the main construction sector rose by 8.5 percent in November 2025 compared with October 2025 after calendar‑ and…
Germany Taxes 66.4 Billion Cigarettes in 2025 Up 0.1 Billion Over 2024
In 2025 German authorities collected taxes on 66.4 billion cigarettes, a rise of about 0.1 billion items-roughly 0.2 percent-over the 2024…
German Wealth Managers Slam Govt Pension Policy Demand More for Early Retirees
The CEOs of two leading German asset managers – Union Investment and Lupus Alpha – have openly criticised…
US Stock Markets Rise While Gold Prices Surge
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was…
World Bank Praises Paraguay’s Reform Program and Frees Additional 117 Million Dollars
The International Monetary Fund praised Paraguay for its progress and announced the release of another roughly US$117 million. The…
4.8 Million German Jobs Hit by Minimum Wage Rise with 12 Percent Remaining Below Pay Floor
A 2025 earnings survey by Germany’s federal statistical office (Destatis) shows that the January 1, 2026 minimum‑wage rise to €13.90…
Germany’s Net Capital Inflows Beat Outflows for First Time Since 2003
In 2025 German capital inflows finally surpassed outflows for the first time since 2003, according to a study…
CDU SPD Push for Stricter Online Sick Note Rules
In the debate over the sale of online sick notes, coalition health policymakers backed the family‑doctor lobby’s call…
DAX Rises Sharply as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
On Thursday the DAX rose sharply. By the close of Xetra trading the index was at 24,856 points,…
Verdi Urges Health Sector Strikes Amid Employer Standoff in State Wage Talks
Verdi, the service‑sector union, has called for a nationwide sector strike in the health sector on Tuesday. The…
Forced Auctions Surge Again in 2025
In 2025 the number of forced sales in Germany rose again. A study by Argetra – a firm…
German Green Leader Calls Mercosur Vote a Mistake
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, strongly criticized how many Greens in the European Parliament voted on…
De Masi Defends BSW MEPs Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Court Review
Fabio De Masi, the national chairman of the BSW and a Member of the European Parliament, dismissed criticism of…