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India scraps tax on overseas bond investors in bid to attract foreign capital and shore up the rupee

India has announced several measures to boost capital inflows, including the scrapping of capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds.

The stock market is at its frothiest since the global financial crisis, proclaims Citi. Why dip buyers shouldn’t bail yet.

Citigroup sees a rising number of red flags around global stock markets, but say investors shouldn’t be alarmed just yet.

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Study: Germans' financial assets are growing more slowly because of the Iran war

In times of crisis, citizens typically spend more. But the increase in 2026 is likely to be weaker than in the previous year. Because the high energy costs are becoming a burden.

Bank takeover: The risks of a Unicredit-Commerzbank megabank

If UniCredit takes over Commerzbank, this important question also arises: Which government will actually pay if a crisis occurs? A guest post.

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Experience with termination/payment at Prisma Life?

Hello everyone, a few years ago my father signed a contract with Prisma Life for himself, my mother and me. The idea back then was simply to save something for the future in the long term and to make financial provisions. However, at the time he didn't have much experience with investments or capital investments and relied on the advice. Payments were made monthly over the years and the total has now reached a sum in the low six figures

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Meet the big winners of 2026 oil price volatility — and why their strategies are now shifting focus

Computer-based trend-following hedge funds have successfully capitalized on huge price moves in energy markets.

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How the Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped the energy security debate

Iran's influence over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate.

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Business ticker: No take-off for SpaceX in the S&P 500

Study: German car manufacturers are losing touch internationally +++ Ifo: A good half of companies use AI - “It has become widespread” +++ News in the company live blog.

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Scottish Parliament Votes for Transfer of Energy Powers

'We are formally requesting the devolution of powers that we need to maximize our remarkable energy potential', Scotland's Energy Minister Stephen Gethins said.

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Dax current: Dax at the previous day’s level – US labor market in focus

At the end of the week, investors look at the current developments in the Ukraine war. The latest report on the situation on the US labor market is particularly crucial for the Fed.

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Reform plans: Germany's social partners forget the compromise - and the Chancellor pays the price

The Merz government wants to decide on reforms soon – with the blessing of the social partners. The problem: unions and associations are strangers to each other than they have been for a long time.

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Matador Resources Inks Marketing Deals with Energy Transfer

'This transaction is an additional step taken by Matador's marketing team to improve all-in pricing netbacks and reduce exposure to Waha Hub pricing in the second half of 2026'.

Foreign currency bond IDB: Twelve percent from Sugarloaf

The Brazilian real is one of the most stable currencies in the world. Real bonds offer investors high real returns.

Costs of old-age insurance: civil servants in retirement? What Bas doesn't explain with her advance

The SPD chairwoman insists that civil servants pay into the pension fund. That's fair and saves money. But it's not that simple: If you want to reduce costs, you have to cut pensions - regardless of the system.

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Europe’s fears about China trade threat miss the point

Europe’s political and business leaderships appear to have concluded that China’s economic dominance represents an existential threat – not from intrinsic competitiveness but from subsidies, technology theft, state-owned enterprises and a pervasive industrial policy. Cecilia Malmstrom, former European Commission member and a member of the European Parliament, wrote this week about “an ever more aggressive China”, which “seems to be entering a new phase of industrial policy with an increase of...

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Norway Averts Offshore Strike as Workers and Industry Reach Deal

Norway has narrowly avoided a strike at offshore oil platforms after trade unions and oil companies reached an agreement on wages in the early hours on Friday. The potential strike over wages could have threatened smooth operations offshore Norway, Western Europe's top oil and gas producer, at a time when the world is scrambling for oil and gas supply amid the Middle East crisis. Almost 8% of oil and gas workers offshore Norway early this week threatened to go on a strike from June 5 if trade un

Bert Rürup: Less workbench, more state – what problems the silent economic transition brings with it

The weak growth that began in 2020 has reached the labor market. In addition, the aging spurt becomes noticeable. How can prosperity be secured?

Greenland is part of Denmark 'for now,' Marco Rubio says

SS: While testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, he was asked by congresswoman Sarah McBride whether he was "aware that Greenland is indeed part of Denmark". "For now," Rubio replied. Greenland has been a hot topic since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House, with the president repeatedly arguing that Washington needs to acquire the Danish territory to bolster national defence. submitted by /u/JKKIDD231 [link] [comments]

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Why are fewer Hong Kong youth in education, work or training than Asian peers?

A mismatch in the job market, declining demand for junior roles and relatively comfortable living conditions among Hong Kong’s youth have contributed to a higher share of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) compared with other Asian economies, observers have said. Their comments on Friday followed government figures released in response to lawmaker Elvin Lee Ka-kui, showing the city’s NEET rate at 6 per cent. A Legislative Council report last month put the 2025 figure..

Ifo: A good half of companies use AI - “It has become widespread”

A new Ifo survey sheds light on AI use in German companies. The proportion rose from 41 to 54.5 percent within a year - one industry in particular stands out.

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Whale carcass on Danish island: “Timmy” was a female – autopsy of humpback whale completed

Weeks ago, the dead humpback whale known as “Timmy” washed up off the Danish island of Anholt, and now researchers have completed an autopsy. What happens to the whale's remains?

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Skirmishes in Lebanon as Hezbollah Rejects Mideast Truce

Even so, Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel have eased, while Israel has held off striking Beirut after threatening to do so.

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Race for rare earths at Myanmar’s borders fuels pollution fears

A race to dig rare earths and metals in the mineral-rich mountains of eastern Myanmar is polluting waterways that millions of people living downstream depend on after a new tungsten mine reportedly began operations near the Thai border, according to environmental groups. Myanmar is among the top three producing nations of rare earths and other critical minerals used to make magnets and other components that power products ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles, with most of its output...

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Feedback / precaution / investment

Hello everyone. I would be happy to receive feedback, suggestions for improvement or alternatives *Key data:* - 40 years old. - Current maximum savings rate: €320 - There are already enough nest eggs - Dual nationality (German + US, i.e. ETF depot per se not possible in my name) - No property and currently not planned as it is still financially unrealistic *Current monthly strategy:* - €200 FTSE All World in my wife's depot (German), with a plan for it to be donated to me. - 70

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Pay transparency: Reducing the gender pay gap – this is what companies face

Federal Minister for Women Prien has not yet implemented the EU requirements for pay transparency. But there are already indications of what lies ahead for companies.

Markets: Profit-taking depresses Dax – waiting for US job data

The German leading index starts the last trading day of the week weaker. Investors lack a clear point of reference between geopolitics and interest rate issues.

Gas engine manufacturer: Valuation of 25 billion dollars: Strong price increase when Innio from Tyrol goes public

The Austrian company is benefiting from the boom in data centers, and the share price rises significantly on the first day. The potential is still great because the order book is growing.