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Market Insight: Corporate profits matter

The robust earnings growth of US corporations is one of the most important price drivers. The figures for the second quarter will therefore be a stress test for the stock markets, says Michael Maisch.

China’s Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’

China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand cooperation and manage risks with Beijing. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the two top diplomats held a “positive and constructive” phone call on Tuesday. It is the first reported cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China in mid-May. During that visit, the two...

C24 interest rate increase

When will interest rates increase at C24? According to its own information, the rate should always be 1.5% below the ECB rate. ECB increased by 0.25% last month, so the C24 interest rate should also be increased? submitted by /u/expanded [link] [comments]

Mark Rutte: “In five weeks, Russia will lose as many men and women in uniform as the USA lost in Vietnam in 15 years”

NATO's Secretary General talks about Ukraine's successes, praises the Bundeswehr's armament and outlines a possible naval deployment in the Strait of Hormuz.

CoreWeave, Nebius shares tumble as Meta stands to become a fresh threat in the cloud

Meta’s reported interest in monetizing its AI infrastructure is leading investors to question the sustainability of neocloud business models.

Stuttgart car manufacturer: austerity measures at Mercedes - union calls for protest

Mercedes has tightened its austerity measures. A special payment has been postponed and the board is toying with the idea that employees should work more for the same money. Now protests are forming.

For 1.5 billion pounds: Shetland Islands want to build long tunnels

The remote archipelago needs £1.5 billion to build four car tunnels to replace ferries. It is not the only major economic project in the far north of Scotland.

Trump takes first flight on new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar

US President Donald Trump flew for the first time on Wednesday aboard a retrofitted Boeing 747 that he accepted as a gift from Qatar. The luxury aircraft, reported to be worth about US$400 million, officially joined the Air Force One fleet last month. It had to undergo extensive modifications at US taxpayers’ expense, including security upgrades, before being cleared for use. Trump used it to fly to North Dakota to visit the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Trump accepted the jet in.

Today: New EU customs rules make steel imports and packages from Temu & Co more expensive

The EU is raising customs barriers – for cheap parcels and steel from abroad. And: The price of gold falls below $4,000 – is that the bottom?

Research location: “Many inventions, but not necessarily innovation” – Bayer manager calls for new deal for biotech

According to Bayer board member Stefan Oelrich, Germany is endangering its innovative strength with low drug prices, too little venture capital - and inertia.

Austerity: Opel boss announces ongoing austerity

Opel is burdened by high energy and labor costs. Boss Florian Hüttl announces permanent austerity measures and more automation.

GM reports 4.2% decline in Q2 U.S. sales as EV demand falls

General Motors' second-quarter U.S. sales fell 4.2% as year-over-year demand for its all-electric vehicles and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks declined.

Automotive industry: End of a German partnership: Volkswagen and Bosch end software alliance

The companies confirm the separation and VW is already looking for a new partner for more advanced AI functions. Bosch is defiant – and wants to use the freed-up capacity.

Empty offices: Investors receive funding to convert them into apartments

Some department stores are empty and office towers are used less frequently. Can such buildings be converted into apartments? The Federal Minister of Construction is adding money.

Holiday photos well taken: “The colors are often most beautiful after sunset”

Why rain and fog make for exciting holiday photos, what brings life to pictures - and how a single stone can save the mountain panorama.

Renewables Hit Record 58% Share of Germany's Power Consumption

Renewable energy accounted for a record-high 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, up from 55.8% for the same period last year, the latest estimates by industry associations ZSW and BDEW showed on Wednesday. Germany is looking to boost its solar and wind power generation sectors with ambitious goals and legislative changes to ease and streamline the permitting processes. Europe’s biggest economy has a target to install 10 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity every

Members have decided: Green vote: majority in favor of the party leadership’s proposal

The members of the Green Party have made a decision: the party will have new internal rules. For the leadership that proposed these changes, this is a vote of confidence from the rank and file.

Robinhood 5% on cash

I opened an account with them a couple months ago, thinking of taking advantage of the 5% interest on cash they were giving for a limited time (it was supposed to be until today) Now, to my surprise, they have extended it indefinitely. Seems like a great place to have emergency money parked. It’s protected up to 22000€ and transfers are instant (I have tried them myself). Is this a too good to be true thing or you guys are also using it to squeeze a little extra from your emergency cash? submitt

Comment: Out of the crisis – Germany discovers capital coverage

In the Handelsblatt interview, Allianz boss Bäte suggested capital coverage for health care in addition to the classic levy. This could be a paradigm shift.

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

According to an internal memo obtained by Breaking Defense, the new role covers all ground vehicles, all small air vehicles and almost all sea vehicles, and reports directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.

Guest commentary - Global Challenges: 250 years of the USA: The world's oldest democracy in the stress test

America is celebrating its birthday – and is deep in crisis. Sudha David-Wilp and Jackson Janes from the German Marshall Fund explain why the fate of the USA determines Europe's future.

BYD's first-half sales fall 16% on China's EV subsidy changes

Meta pops 10% as company makes cloud push to sell excess AI compute power capacity

The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.

Palantir's Karp bashes OpenAI, Anthropic token model: 'Something has gone completely wrong'

Karp says skyrocketing token costs are forcing companies to choose open weight models and prioritize efficiency over so-called tokenmaxxing

Private equity: Federal government approves takeover of software company PSI by US financial investor

PSI develops software for the energy industry. The deal had alarmed security politicians in Berlin. But after the release, things could happen quickly.

Chemical industry: Sale of coatings division brings BASF billions

The billion-dollar deal with Carlyle strengthens BASF's balance sheet and marks a turning point in the group's strategic realignment.

Trump says outside funds 'run my money' after disclosure shows billions in 2025 revenue

The 927-page annual financial disclosure form shows Trump's purchases and sales of hundreds of companies' stocks, including Nvidia, Amazon and Microsoft.

Labor administration: Nahles: Unemployment insurance contributions could increase

Increases in social security contributions are hated by employers and employees alike - they mean less net of the gross. And yet such a measure could become necessary.

U.S. auto industry faces increased uncertainty without extension of USMCA trade deal

A major issue for automakers is the deal's rules of origin, which determine where a product comes from and which goods are eligible for preferential treatment.

Pension reform: Does the capital pension create new growth?

The capital pension can help to secure higher pension payments. However, the Chancellor's claim that it can also boost growth in Germany is wrong. If you want to understand this, you have to look at the Mackenroth theorem.