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Cocoa Crisis: The Real Reason Behind Soaring Chocolate Prices
The prices of cocoa beans have reached new highs internationally. Two of the main producers, the Ivory Coast…
German Car Makers Slashed Jobs in Crisis Year 2024
A recent market research analysis by Index-Anzeigendaten, reported by the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”, has revealed that Volkswagen and…
The Game-Changing ‘Mother of Drones’ Has Landed
Iran has commissioned the world’s first diesel-powered drone carrier, the Shahid Bahman Bagheri, which was previously a commercial…
Bahn Workers in for a 6.5% Pay Bump: German Rail Deal Reached
The Deutsche Bahn and the Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) have reached a tariff agreement, with both parties agreeing…
Can Trade Tame the Tensions?
In the last ten years, a stable trend has emerged: every new Ukrainian president inevitably makes a deal…
Russia’s Economic Boom on the Brink of Collapse?
Russian Economic Growth Surpasses Expectations, But Challenges Loom Russian President Vladimir Putin recently highlighted the country’s economic growth,…
End of Tariff Talks in Sight!
After a weekend of negotiations, Deutsche Bahn and the Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) have reached an agreement on…
Baltic Shock: Power Prices Soar 170% After Russia Cut the Cord!
The energy independence of the Baltic states from Russia has come at a price: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia…
Can a New Nuclear Power Plant Save the Day?
The Ukrainian government has approved an additional $1 billion for the purchase of two WWER-1000 reactors from Bulgaria.…
Trump’s Arms Cutback Sends Stocks Plunging!
Stock prices of US defense companies plummeted this week after President Donald Trump announced he might halve military…
6.5% Profit Target Revealed!
Volkswagen’s core brand, the VW passenger car, reportedly sets the achievement of cost and performance plans as its…
Tariffs Could Be the ‘Risk to Our Equity Outlook’
Potential Tariffs from the Trump Administration Could End the Rally in the Stock Market, According to Goldman Sachs…
Russia Says G20 is the New Global Economic Powerhouse
The G8 group has become obsolete, as it no longer represents the engines of global economic growth. This…
How Beijing Outpacing the US in a Blue Ocean Dominance
China may have built the world’s largest unmanned submarine. At least, that’s what experts infer from satellite images…
EU’s Hidden Agenda Exposed in the Name of ‘Green’?
Sein or Not Sein, that is the Question.” Eat or not eat, that is the question. As of…
Peru and Mexico Next on the Radar!
Flixbus, a German bus company, has announced its expansion into Peru and Mexico, as reported in the Frankfurter…
Orbán’s Bold Forecast
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Friday that Russia would be reintegrated into the global economy and…
Munich Security Report Reveals Hidden Conflicts
Japan is portrayed as a typical status-quo power in Chapter 7, deeply embedded in liberal internationalism and the…
Audi Ditches Gender-Neutral Writing in Shock Reversal
Audi, the German automobile manufacturer, has discontinued the use of its gender-neutral writing style in internal and external…
MARKET MAYHEM: Dow Plunges, then Soars in Wild Trading Day
The US stock markets showed a mixed picture on Friday. At the close of trading in New York,…
Soviet ‘Gold Standard’ of Food Safety Returns
In the Soviet era, the GOSTs – the abbreviation stands for “State Standard” – were the most important…
What’s Behind the Shocking Sell-Off?
The Dax index failed to make up for its early losses by the end of the week. At…
Ruble Rises: Geopolitical Power Play Behind Mysterious Currency Surge?
The Russian currency reacted to the phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump with a rapid surge,…
Skoda Left in the Dark!
Volkswagen’s planned small electric car, priced around 20,000 euros, will not have a twin model from Skoda, according…
What’s Behind the Unstoppable Rally?
The Dax index had a relatively subdued start on Friday, with a mid-day return to the previous day’s…
Trump’s Tariff Takedown Targets German Auto Giants
US President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose tariffs on goods from countries that charge higher…
Germany Revealed as Secret Player in Global Battery Game
Germany Among the Top Nine Global Semiconductor Producers, Study Finds Germany is among the nine most important countries…
Dax Holds On to Record High, But Suffers Setback
The Dax index started the trading day on Friday with losses, but still held its all-time high. By…
Energie Apocalypse: Your Winter Bill is About to Explode!
Energy Costs for Private Households Rise Sharply Since the Outbreak of the Ukraine War, According to a Recent…
A New Era of Isolation?
Until the year 2022, all by themselves believed the member contributions of Russia to various, very important international…
Car Owners Face Staggering Surcharge in Daily Expenses!
The prices of goods and services related to automobile use have recently risen significantly. According to the Federal…
BANKRUPTCY BOOM: Germany Sees Shocking Spike in Insolvency Claims in January 2025!
The number of requested corporate insolvency applications in Germany has significantly increased in January 2025, according to preliminary…
What’s Behind the Shocking Spike?
German wholesale prices rose in January 2025. They were 0.9 percent higher than in the same month of…
Billionaire Kühne Still Sees a Listing as a Possibility
German tycoon Klaus-Michael Kühne still sees an IPO for mobility services provider Flix as a possibility, despite his…
Zuwanderung: Germany’s Migrant Myth Busted?
Migration and integration issues have dominated the election campaign in Germany. On one hand, the debate revolves around…
TRUMP-TURN: Putin’s Call to Action: Can the US-Russia Rapprochement Succeed?
Von Jewgeni Posdnjakow und Andrei Restschikow Between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, a telephone conversation took place on…
Dow Plummets 800 Points After Trump’s Tariff Threat!
US stock markets declined on Thursday. The Dow Jones was calculated at 44,711 points, a gain of 0.8…
A Billion Dollar Dilemma in the Making?
Russia’s Reserves of Rare Earth Metals Face Economic Challenges The Russian government has acknowledged the significant reserves of…
Ruble Rises in Wake of Diplomatic Breakthrough
Am 13. Februar 2025 ist der Kurs des US-Dollars auf dem internationalen Devisenmarkt unter die Marke von 90…
Bull Run Unstoppable?
On Thursday, the Dax index had a significant boost. By the Xetra closing, the index was calculated at…
3 Scenarios for Ukraine War’s Endgame
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, marking the beginning of negotiations in…
Bahnhofstrasse’s Golden Era Ends as Global Chains Conquer the Streets
Zürich’s center is today a single construction site, a constant state of change and a jumble of everything.…
1,900 Jobs to be Axed in the Next Few Years!
Porsche, the luxury sports car manufacturer, plans to cut around 1,900 jobs in the coming years, according to…
Can it Rely on US More?
A leading figure in the German aerospace industry has expressed concerns over the country’s reliance on the US…
BREAKING: Russia’s Central Bank to be Tamed by Parliament?
A draft federal law is to be submitted to the Russian Duma on February 13 by Deputy Speaker…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Delivers Ultimatum to Kiev
US President Donald Trump expects his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, who visited Ukraine on Wednesday, to secure an…
‘Talk or Walk’?
Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp Toughens Tone in Takeover Battle with Italian Rival Unicredit In a recent interview with…
New Strategy Prioritizes Business Success
Disney, a US media company, has revised its initiatives for diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) as a factor…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Siemens Leads the Charge!
The DAX index continued its upward trend on Thursday, building on its earlier gains and extending its record-breaking…
Diesel Engines to Keep Burning Longer?
Automotive giants Volkswagen and Audi are reportedly considering keeping certain combustion engine models on the market in Europe…
BREAKING: Germany’s Ports on the Brink of Collapse – Desperate Cry for Cash as Infrastructure Crumbles
Germany’s Seaports Need Urgent Funding to Remain Operational, Experts Warn Germany’s seaports are in dire need of significant…
Germany’s Economic Recovery Remains in Hibernation
According to the German federal government, a cyclical upswing in Germany is not yet in sight. Against the…
Unstoppable Rally Continues!
The Dax index began the trading day on Thursday with gains, continuing its record-breaking streak. By 9:30 am,…
Farm Frenzy: German Farmers Reel as Crop Prices Soar to Record Highs!
Farm product prices in Germany have recently seen a significant surge. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis),…
Valentine’s Day Sales at Risk
A recent analysis by the Competence Center for Skilled Worker Security at the German Institute of Economic Affairs…
Talks Collapse in Shocking U-Turn
In a surprising turn of events, the merger talks between Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have come to…
Shock 16% Pay Gap Revealed for 2024 Germany!
New Data Reveals Germany’s Gender Pay Gap Remains Substantial According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), women…
BREAKING: German Inflation Soars to 2.3% in January – What’s Next for the Eurozone?
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has confirmed the inflation rate for January 2025 at 2.3 percent. At the…
BANK BOMB: Commerzbank to Slash 3,900 Jobs in Shocking Cost-Cutting Drive
Commerzbank to Cut Over 3,900 Full-Time Positions by 2028, Mostly in Germany Commerzbank has announced plans to reduce…
Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure in Crosshairs as East-West Divide Deepens
Russian forces launched a group attack on Ukraine’s gas and energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.…
Can KI Replace the Economy?
A recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, suggests that artificial…
Unions Eye Sweeping Changes Across Industries
In the face of recent tariff negotiations in the public sector, trade unions are demanding more vacation days…
Stocks Crash After Inflation Data
The US stock markets lagged behind on Wednesday. The Dow was calculated at around 44,369 points at the…
A New Pipeline to Power and Profit?
The Ukrainian government has announced plans to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States and store…
Switzerland Joins EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions – The Land of Neutrality Takes a Stand
The Federal Council has decided to adopt the 15th sanctions package of the European Union against Russia. This…
Energy Independence Comes at a Steep Price
According to data from the energy exchange Nord Pool, electricity prices in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have significantly…
DAX Soars to New Heights Despite US Inflation Fears!
On Wednesday, the Dax index closed with a gain. At the Xetra closing, the index was calculated at…
Will Germany’s New Leader Ditch EU for US?
Fears of Europe losing its competitive edge in the global market have been voiced by many observers, with…
$1B Family Firm Seeks Minority Partner for Stock Market Debut
Essen-based technology provider IFM is seeking a minority partner and plans to list on the stock exchange in…
GAS SHOCK: Brussels Mulls Price Cap as Europe Faces Record-High Energy Crisis
Against the backdrop of record gas prices, Brussels may temporarily introduce a price cap. According to a report…
China Warns of US-Backed ‘Suicidal’ Alliance
The Chinese State Council has once again criticized the relations between the US and the self-ruled island of…
BREAKING: 3.0% Inflation Bomb: Is the US Economy on the Brink of a Meltdown?
The general inflation rate in the United States has risen again, albeit slightly. Prices in the US rose…
Mysterious Metal Shavings Bring Indian-Made German Warship to a Standstill
The corvette “Emden” was launched in 2023, but it is still not in service with the German Navy.…
Washington Considers Closing Embassies in Europe, Canada, Mexico and Pacific
To achieve a cost reduction in the US State Department, the Trump administration is considering the closure of…
Mexico’s Secret to Stopping the US Border Bloodbath?
Mexican Government Presents Report on Operation ‘North Border’ The Mexican government presented a report on the first week…
US Vice President Declares War on EU Censorship
US Vice President J.D. Vance recently delivered a 15-minute speech at the AI Action Summit in Paris, criticizing…
The Bull Run Continues!
The Dax managed to hold on to its record level by midday on Wednesday, after a friendly start…
Kirill Peskow Blasts Off with NASA’s A-Team to ISS!
A Russian cosmonaut, Kirill Peskow, is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) alongside NASA astronauts…
Kiev to Sacrifice Kursk for Peace with Moscow?
In an interview with the British daily newspaper The Guardian, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukraine…
Fuel Frenzy: Germany’s Gas Prices Soar Again, But Will It Stop?
Gasoline Prices at German Pumps Continue to Rise, Slightly Slower Gasoline prices at German filling stations have risen…
Inflation Fears Fizzle Out!
The Dax started the trading day on Wednesday on a friendly note, holding its record high for the…
New Construction to Plummet in 2025
A forecast by the Euroconstruct research group, which includes the Munich Ifo Institute, suggests that the number of…
Horror Crash on German ICE Train
A late morning collision occurred between an ICE 613 train from Bremen and a semi-trailer truck with rails…
ADAC Chief Proposes Transparent Tariffs for EV Charging Stations!
The President of the Allgemeinen Deutschen Automobil-Clubs (ADAC), Christian Reinicke, has proposed making price information at public charging…
Freelance Crisis: Germany’s 211,000 Missing Masters of the Trade
currently, around 211,000 skilled workers and apprentices are missing in doctor’s offices, law firms, architecture offices, or pharmacies.…
Experts Warn of Catastrophic Consequences
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) has warned against hasty countermeasures by the EU in response…
Tech Stocks Plunge as Investors Panic!
US stock markets showed no clear direction on Tuesday. The Dow Jones closed at 44,594 points, a 0.3%…
LUKOIL Secures Suez Canal Concession in $5 Billion Power Play
According to reports by the Egyptian newspaper Al-Mal, citing high-ranking sources, the region in question is South Wadi…
Can Any Party Save the Economy from Collapse?
Three years ago, Germany stumbled into the Ukraine trap: instead of remaining neutral in the conflict sparked by…
Art World in Flames, Secrets of Damaged Assets Go Up in Smoke
The residents of the city’s neighborhoods and outskirts of Los Angeles fled before the fire, unable to save…
22,000+ and Counting!
The Dax index continued to rise on Tuesday, marking a new all-time high at exactly 22,046.41 points at…
Germany’s Online Coup Foiled in the Shadows?
Fred Schumacher is a German author living in Spain, who recently published the book “Arms for the World…
One in Five Residents a Foreigner by 2025!
Austria’s population has reached exactly 9,198,214 people, according to the latest data from Statistik Austria. This represents a…
GOLD APOCALYPSE: Russia’s Central Bank Gold Reserves Plummet by 50% as Record Gold Bar Prices Spark Panic Withdrawals!
The traditional trade of physical gold by major banks for large clients, including gold mining companies and gold…
BREAKING: Deutsche Bank’s Shocking Shift to Virtual Annual Meeting – The End of Traditional Shareholder Gatherings?
German bank Deutsche Bank will once again invite its shareholders to a fully digital annual general meeting, aiming…
EU’s Dark Secret in the Bread and Cheese You Eat!
The European Union has recently allowed the use of mealworm powder in food products, such as bread, cakes…
Ukraine’s Power Grid on Brink of Collapse as Moscow Launches Devastating Retaliation
Russian forces have reportedly targeted energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, which said the facilities are…
BOMBSHELL: US Arms Sold to Mexican Drug Cartels, Tucker Carlson Exposes Ukraine’s Dark Secret
A significant portion of the weapons Washington has provided as military aid to Kiev in its conflict with…
Deadly Chlorate Scandal Rocks Europe!
Coca-Cola has launched a large-scale recall in several European countries due to a higher concentration of chlorate in…
Chinese Superstar Rebuffed by Switzerland’s Iron Fist
Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist, arrived at Zurich Airport on a Monday evening, ready to make a statement.…