Financial Insights That Matter Optimisim in the ZEW survey rose fastest in export-intensive industries such as steel and chemicals (Ina FASSBENDER) German investor sentiment has jumped, buoyed by rollbacks of US tariffs, and the formation of a new national government, a closely-watched survey showed Tuesday. Market expectations for Europe’s biggest economy over the next six […]
Financial Insights That Matter Germany’s economic sentiment staged a strong rebound in May, recovering from its lowest levels in over two years, as easing trade tensions and political stability lifted the business outlook. According to the latest ZEW Economic Sentiment survey, the indicator rose to 25.2 points, up from minus 14 in April which was […]
Financial Insights That Matter Kukies dismissed the idea that Washington has gained the upper hand in trade talks after announcing the latest tariffs. “The willingness to negotiate existed long before the tariffs were announced,” he said. “I don’t see that the U.S. has gained any great advantage.” Kukies also backed the European Commission’s strategy of […]
Financial Insights That Matter 09 May 2025, Bavaria, Gmund Am Tegernsee: Katherina Reiche (CDU), Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, takes part in the Ludwig Erhard Summit. Representatives from business, politics, science and the media are taking part in the three-day summit. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) Picture […]
Financial Insights That Matter Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (C) talks with Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe (L) and Italy’s Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti during a meeting of Eurogroup Finance Ministers at the European Council building in Brussels. Frederic Garrido-Ramirez/EU Council/dpa The new German finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, expressed optimism on Monday that Germany will not […]
Financial Insights That Matter A price jump can be seen on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange display board with the Dax curve. Arne Dedert/dpa Germany’s leading stock market index, the DAX, climbed to new record levels on Monday, buoyed by news that the US and China had agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs following trade talks in […]
Financial Insights That Matter By Tom Sims and Frank Siebelt FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Commerzbank, fending off a possible takeover by Italy’s UniCredit, said on Friday that net profit rose nearly 12% in the first quarter, beating expectations despite strong headwinds for the German economy. The earnings set the stage for an annual shareholder meeting next week […]
Financial Insights That Matter DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -The CEO of German arms maker Rheinmetall expects a rapid increase in NATO defence spending, he said on Thursday, after meeting with the head of the alliance. During the meeting last week, NATO chief Mark Rutte told him that member nations should increase their defence spending to 3.5% […]
Financial Insights That Matter London Ranks #1 for a third year; Paris and Berlin round out the Top 3 as Europe’s cities define the future amid today’s massive global transformation. The UK is the country with the most cities in the Top 100 with 18, followed by Germany at 16 and France at 10. Resonance […]
Financial Insights That Matter New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on India and Pakistan to de-escalate after India launched attacks across the border, bringing the two rival nuclear powers to the brink of another war. “It is now more important than ever to keep calm,” Merz said during his inaugural visit as chancellor to […]