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Don’t Crack Under Pressure, Buy Eggs Wisely!
Egg Demand Leads to Warning of Stockpiling, Says German Poultry Association President The president of the German Poultry…
Will Central Bank Independence Survive the Outburst?
US Stock Markets Decline on Thursday The US stock markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Dow Jones…
Collective Agreements Reach a New High, But Not Everywhere..
According to the German Federal Statistical Office, as of 2024, nearly half of all employed individuals in Germany,…
US Elite Flee to Europe as American Dream Crumbles
US Political Shift Makes Europe More Attractive for Top Talent with European Roots The recent developments in US…
Germany’s Debt Brake Lifted, Ukraine Conflict to Escalate?
Deutsche lawmakers have lifted the debt brake, allowing the government to spend more than it earns. The country…
Revolutionizing Politics: DM Chief Proposes Game-Changing Reforms to Put Citizens First
A German politician, Christoph Werner, has proposed four reforms in an opinion piece for the Handelsblatt, aiming to…
BYD’s 1,000kW Charging Breakthrough to Change the Game by 2030?
A leading expert in the automotive industry, Stefan Bratzel, sees the new fast-charging technology from Chinese manufacturer BYD…
Is the Market’s Low Volume a Warning Sign?
The German Dax index continued its downward trend on Friday, staying in the red zone until midday. By…
New Ministry or Bust?
A German trade union, the BDA, is urging the establishment of a standalone digital ministry, as proposed by…
Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences of a ‘Restart’ in the Energy Transition
Several renewable energy providers warn the future German federal government against hasty cuts and thought experiments that could…
Pentagon’s China War Secrets Exposed?
A meeting is scheduled to take place on March 21 at the Pentagon, where Elon Musk, the founder…
Germany’s Industrial Revolution 2.0: Services Trump Manufacturing in Economic Shift
Germany’s processing industry offers more services and produces less, a study by the Ifo Institute published on Friday…
CO2 Catastrophe: Top Economist Warns of Backtracking on Climate and E-Mobility Revolution
Economist Ottmar Edenhofer has urged the Union and SPD to maintain their commitment to the energy and transport…
BREAKING: Germany’s Billions of Euros in the Balance: What’s Next for the Country’s Economy?
After the German Bundestag approved an amendment to the Basic Law, the Federal Council has now given the…
Will the Bundesrat’s Vote Spark a Turnaround?
The German Dax index started the trading day on Friday in a negative trend. By 9:30 am, the…
Ukraine’s Deadly Secret Revealed?
A gas measurement station in the Kursk region, near the Ukrainian border, is on fire, according to reports…
Gov’t Warns of Imminent Crisis, Urges Citizens to Prepare for the Worst!
Poland’s Deputy Interior Minister, Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, has emphasized the importance of citizens being prepared for a crisis situation,…
1.5% Plunge in a Single Day!
30 pm, a 1.5 percent decline from the previous day’s close. Consequently, nearly all stock values recorded losses,…
The City Won’t Let the Party Die!
Berlin’s Interior Senator, Iris Spranger of the SPD, will ensure that large events can still take place in…
DAX CRASHES: ECB’s Inflation Warning Unleashes Market Mayhem!
The Dax index fell significantly on Thursday. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 22,999…
US and Houthis Engage in Deadly Exchange as Yemen’s War Escalates!
At least ten US attacks have targeted areas in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and Hodeidah, according to…
The Safety Net of Optimism is Shattering!
The German Dax index started the trading day on Thursday morning with a cautious tone, as it was…
Higher Pay Wins Out in Military Math
A study by the Ifo Institute for Economic Research suggests that increasing salaries in the German military could…
What’s Behind the Shift?
Producer Prices of Industrial Goods Rise by 0.7% in February 2025 According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)…
HYPERSONIC DOOM: Yemen’s Deadly Missile Misses Ben Gurion by a Hair, Israel’s Existence on the Line?
Israeli military intercepts Huthi rocket On Thursday, the Israeli military intercepted a rocket fired by the Huthi group,…
Debt Bomb Looms Large?
A Bundesbank Executive Expresses Concern Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments for Large-Scale Borrowing. Although “additional expenditures for defense and…
Tariff Takedown: Mercedes CEO Demands Zero Fees on Cars, Threatening Trump’s Protectionist Plans
A senior executive at Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, has called for the elimination of tariffs on cars in the…
FED STALEMATE: Rate Freeze Ignites Market Fears, What’s Next for the Economy?
The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, has maintained its federal funds target rate at a range of…
The Search for Profit-Makers of Special Assets Begins
German Stock Market Index Underperforms, Investors Eye Fiscal Package Details The Dax, Germany’s major stock market index, closed…
Production Hits 15-Year Low Amid Drought and Disease
A German wine and must production of 7.75 million hectoliters was recorded in 2024, the lowest in 15…
Sales Plummet by 7.8% in a Shocking Decline!
According to preliminary results, the furniture industry in Germany generated a turnover of approximately 16.3 billion euros in…
Debt Brake Not Dead, But Infrastructure Strategy Needed
Economic expert Clemens Fuest, head of the Institute for Economic Affairs (Ifo), has called for a strategy to…
Global Recession Looms as Economists Sound the Alarm
Economist Ulrike Malmendier has warned that the policies of US President Donald Trump could lead to a global…
UBS’ Shocking Surrender to Trump’s ‘Diversity’ Demolition
Swiss bank UBS has removed all references to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) from its 2024 annual report.…
Commerzbank Sets Sights on Europe’s Arming Up!
Commerzbank Sees Opportunity in European Defense, Plans to Finance More Projects Commerzbank’s risk management chief, Bernd Spalt, told…
A Red Flag for the German Economy?
The order stock of the processing industry in Germany stagnated. It did not change in January compared to…
BREAKING: German Bank Abandons Russia, Sells Business Amid Ukraine Crisis
Commerzbank to Accelerate Exit from Russian Market, Regardless of Ukraine Ceasefire Commerzbank has made the strategic decision to…
Germany to Pump in 11 Billion for Ukraine’s War Effort!
Berlin’s Finance Ministry has prepared a plan to allocate an additional 2.5 billion euros, along with 500 million…
No Bailout for Ukraine as National Council Rejects Aid Boost
The National Council has rejected a proposal to increase financial support for Ukraine. On Wednesday, two motions from…
BANKRUPTCY TSUNAMI: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Collapse?
German economy institute expects around 25,800 businesses to go bankrupt in Germany by the end of the year,…
2025 Set to be a Year of Record Bankruptcies
The number of corporate insolvencies is expected to remain at a high level in 2025, following a more…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine Ignites War in Russia’s Backyard, Trump’s Ceasefire in Tatters!
On the night of March 19, just a few hours after the conclusion of high-level talks between Russian…
Ukraine’s Deadly New Tactic Revealed!
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Prices Plunge, But Gasoline Stagnates!
Gasoline prices at German filling stations have shown an uneven development in the past week. According to an…
750 Euro Demand Sparks Chaos
Berlin’s public transportation workers, employed by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), began a two-day warning strike on Wednesday morning,…
Fed’s Secret to a Dax Crash?
The Dax index showed a lack of improvement by midday, following a relatively weak start earlier in the…
Germany’s Arsenal Giant Turns to Homegrown Steel for National Security
Rheinmetall to Prioritize German Steel Suppliers Rheinmetall, the largest German defense contractor, plans to give preference to domestic…
Business Elite Flee to the West in Record Numbers
Russian Business Travel Market Sees Significant Growth in Winter According to Kommersant, the number of bookings for international…
EU’s Top Defense Chief Exposes CDU’s Secret Gas Deal with Russia
A European Parliament Defense Committee Chair Warns of Potential Reopening of Russian Gas Supplies The chair of the…
The Rise of a Cartel Monopoly?
The Federal Cartel Office is now allowed to more strongly control Apple, as the company has a “cross-market…
The Secret to Attracting the Best Talents in a Job-Scarce Market?
A significant three-quarters of German companies include flexible working hours in their job postings, according to a survey…
AI Apocalypse: China’s New ‘Intelligent Titans’ Threaten to Overtake Global Tech Giants?
Baidu, a Chinese search engine company, announced on Sunday that it has released two new artificial intelligence models,…
FED Frenzy: Rate Cut Looms as Dax Plunges, Oil Slumps and EUR Crumbles
30 am, a decline of 0.5 percent from the previous day’s close. Rheinmetall, Heidelberg Materials and Vonovia led…
Dow Tanks as Tech Giant Fails to Deliver
US Stock Markets Close Lower At the end of trading in New York, the Dow was calculated at…
E-Cars: No More Incentives, But Infrastructure Now!
Automotive Industry Association President Disagrees with New Government Incentives for Electric Vehicles The president of the German Automotive…
Structural Reforms Now or Never?
A director of the German Economy Institute (IW), Michael Hüther, has called for structural reforms as the next…
DAX Soars to New Heights as ZEW Signals Economic Boom Ahead of School Funding Vote
The German stock market, as measured by the Dax, showed a significant increase on Tuesday morning, ahead of…
JUDICIAL SHOCKER: Judges Under Fire as Press Infiltration Threatens Fair Trial!
A German businessman, Michael Ballweg, who is the founder of the Querdenken movement, had a pre-trial discussion with…
Electric Shock: German Car Industry Demands Charging Revolution
Automotive Industry Association Calls for Changes in Public Charging Infrastructure The German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) is urging…
Rheinmetall’s Rise Can’t Lift the Market
A German stock market index, the Dax, closed with a moderate gain on Tuesday, standing at 23,381 points…
The Last Stand of a Dominant Nation?
Germany’s Export Dominance in Fewer Areas, Study Reveals A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Affairs…
China’s Giant Leap to Revolutionize Logistics by 2026?
A new era in logistics has been marked by the successful testing of a large cargo drone, capable…
Dax Soars as Investors Bet on German Growth, But Will the Rally Last?
The German Dax index started the trading day on a positive note on Tuesday. By around 9:30 am,…
DUROW’S ESCAPE: Telegram Founder Flees France After High-Stakes Drama!
Pavel Durov, the founder of messaging service Telegram, has reportedly left France. In a recent post, he confirmed…
Global Economy on the Brink of a Trade War Meltdown?
OECD Warns of Further Economic Downturn if Trade Restrictions Persist The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)…
Deception or Incompetence?
Friedrich Merz’s recent statements on the German economy have raised concerns about his understanding of economic policies. He…
Markets Defy Trump Uncertainty, Soar to New Highs!
US Stock Markets Decline on Monday The US stock markets closed lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones…
1 in 2 Buyers Opt for Second-Hand Smartphones!
A recent survey by the IT industry association Bitkom has revealed that nearly half of Germans have purchased…
Germany’s Future Care Force in the Making?
The number of new apprenticeships in Germany has increased in 2024. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the…
Crisis Mood Eases, Hope for a New Federal Government
Business climate for self-employed and small enterprises in Germany showed a moderate improvement in February, following a gloomy…
Employers Refuse to Budge, Union Vows to Fight On!
A breakdown in tariff negotiations has occurred between the Verdi trade union and employers in the public sector.…
Space Escape: NASA Astronauts Break Free After Month-Long ‘Imprisonment’ in Space!
NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Extended Stay on ISS A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft landed at the…
Germany Sees a Surge in Self-Employment!
According to a recent analysis by the KfW, the number of new business start-ups in Germany in 2024…
Will Cities and Unions Find a Compromise?
A representative of the Brandenburg Association of Cities and Municipalities, President Oliver Hermann, is urging for a compromise…
A Power Play or a Losing Bet?
Russia’s President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed the construction of a second nuclear power plant in Belarus. According to…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Investors Await German Government’s Economic Boost
The German Dax index closed the week with a gain. At the Xetra trading close, the index was…
CDU Politician Proposes Radical Shift in Retirement Age and Incentives
A German politician, Stefan Nacke, the chairman of the workers’ group of the Union’s faction in the German…
When Will the Recovery Finally Arrive?
According to the German government’s assessment, an economic upswing in Germany is not yet in sight. The economic…
DAX Soars: Automaker Stocks Ignite Monday’s Market!
The Dax index continued its trend from the start of trading on Monday and remained in the green…
The Battle for the Future of Direct Banking Has Begun
A Direct Bank’s New Strategy in the Works, Says CEO Sven Deglow The CEO of the Direct Bank,…
Will the Vote in the Bundestag Hold Up the Party?
The DAX cautiously continued its Friday upswing into trading on Monday. At around 9:30 a.m., the leading index…
15 Euros by 2026: DGB Chief Yasmin Fahimi Sets the Bar High for the Minimum Wage
A report by the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) leader Yasmin Fahimi suggests that the minimum wage commission…
Russian Child Abductions” Scandal Rocks Relations!
A US government project investigating alleged Russian abductions of Ukrainian children has been terminated, according to multiple media…
‘Buy European, Not American’
European Union President António Costa emphasized the importance of sourcing military equipment primarily within the EU. In a…
Commission Readies Tariff Reboot as Global Overcapacities Loom Large
The European Commission plans to extend its protection measures for steel and will continue to impose tariffs on…
STRIKE FURY: DGB President Unleashes Ultimatum as Wage Negotiations Reach Boiling Point!
A German union leader, Yasmin Fahimi, has defended the hard stance of the Verdi trade union in ongoing…
A Recipe for Disaster?
A German economic expert, Veronika Grimm, has expressed concerns over the proposed debt package by the Union and…
Halt on Appointments, Zero New Federal Agents and a Freezing of the Chancellor’s Office!
A German coalition agreement is being negotiated, with the SPD’s budget policymakers pushing for cost savings in the…
Xi’s Snub: China’s Cold Shoulder to EU as Tensions Simmer
China’s President Xi Jinping has declined an original invitation to a summit in Brussels to mark the 50th…
TRAM TERROR: Man Sets Woman Ablaze on Moving Train in Shocking Attack
A woman was severely injured in a bus in Gera on Sunday after being set on fire. Emergency…
Trump’s Secret Talks to Upend EU’s Energy Future?
A recent speculation about talks between the US and Russia on the activation of the Nord Stream 2…
Billion-Dollar Bonuses Amidst Crisis
A recent report highlights the stark contrast between the German auto industry’s rhetoric and reality. Top executives at…
Will Russia’s Next Move in Sumy Secure its Sudscha Victory?
Russian forces have liberated Sudscha, but the Ukrainian military’s continued use of terrorist tactics in the area is…
Durov Escapes French Clampdown!
Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging service Telegram, has left France and traveled to Dubai, according to…
Sanctions Schizophrenia: US to Ease Russian Oil Grip While Crushing the Economy
A US congressional bill proposes a harder hit on Russia’s banking and energy sector if negotiations over Ukraine…
Historic Mission Unites Two Superpowers!
A proposal for a Russian-American mission to Mars has been made by Kirill Dmitrijew, the head of the…
Save the People, Fill the Tanks”?
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) made a clear statement at a press conference on Friday, stating that the…
‘Financial Policy in Chaos’?
A significant policy shift has taken place and the promises made before the election no longer apply. The…
Shocking U-Turn: US Halts Ukraine Energy Deal, Leaving Kiev in the Dark
US Officials Refuse to Sign Mineral Agreement with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia US high-ranking officials refused to sign…
The 5-Cent Promise That’s Actually a 10-Cent Burden
The energy price has emerged as a central topic in the coalition talks between the CDU and the…