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As AI spending concerns grow, here’s the bet to make ahead of critical stress test, says veteran Jefferies strategist

Pick and shovel stocks benefit from hyperscaler capex upfront, while those spending the money must wait years to find out if there will be a return on their investments

Fuel Refining Margins Hit Record Highs as Markets Tighten

Refining margins for gasoline and diesel jumped this week to new record highs after the re-escalation in the Middle East, Russia’s ban on diesel exports, and crumbling global fuel inventories. The surge in fuel margins and the price spread over crude prices suggest that the global fuel markets remain very tight despite the millions of barrels of crude that have managed to exit the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks. Diesel refining margins in Europe jumped to a record high of over $60 per barrel o

+++ Federal politics +++: Bundestag passes savings package for health insurance companies

Warken: Renegotiate decisions on psychotherapy after the summer break +++ General practitioners appeal to the Federal Council: “Stop the madness” +++ The news blog.

Aviation: Window breaks – Ryanair plane to Memmingen turns back

On the way to Allgäu, a Ryanair plane turned back. The reason: A man is said to have been pulled out of a broken window. Fellow travelers were able to prevent something worse from happening.

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Bert Rürup: The growth package is more of a signal than a breakthrough

The federal government's decision contains numerous correct measures. The central problem in politics is the lack of courage to face the complexity of the challenges.

Crisis in the auto industry: Audi sales fall by a good 8 percent

The downward trend at the Ingolstadt-based car manufacturer continues. China in particular but also the USA are putting pressure on the numbers.

Crisis in the auto industry: BMW sales fall by 4.9 percent

German car manufacturers are under pressure. China and the Asian market in particular are depressing the numbers - including at BMW. Compared to the competition, the Munich team performs somewhat better.

Editor's Choice: War and high fuel costs reshape Asia's vacation plans

Hong Kong looks beyond Iran war in cultivating China-Mideast business

Japan and India must harness middle-power momentum in the Indo-Pacific

Australian workers vow strike at world's largest iron ore bulk export port

Japan weighs dedicated agency to support Self-Defense Forces retirees

ADNOC, Mitsui Ink Broad Energy Partnership

ADNOC and Mitsui will explore collaboration in 'crude oil market development and long-term supply, LNG sales and optimization, sulfur procurement and logistics, and shipping solutions for LNG, ammonia, sulfur and other commodities', ADNOC said.

Crisis in the auto industry: BMW sales fall by 4.9 percent

China and the Asian market in particular are depressing the numbers. Things are going better in Europe and the USA. Compared to the German competition, the people of Munich are doing a little better.

Transport: More speed in transport projects – the Federal Council also approves the law

Motorways, railway lines and waterways should be planned and built more quickly. This is the goal of legal reform. A key term is “overriding public interest”.

Japan: World's largest pension fund to switch to domestic investments

The focus is on the Government Pension Investment Fund. Any change in his investment strategy has far-reaching consequences for the global financial markets.

Savings program: Oliver Blume announces the biggest realignment in VW history

VW boss Blume promises a new beginning, but clarity is lacking: plant closures, job cuts and a “comprehensive realignment” are on the horizon. What is VW really planning?

Corporate culture: 31 factors determine the success of your transformation

A company restructuring often fails because of the employees. A current study shows that readiness for change can be trained.

H5N1 Down Under: Concern for Australia's wildlife: Bird flu is spreading

Danger for Australia's unique wildlife: It was only in June that the currently rampant bird flu was detected on the last continent that has so far been spared. Now a local animal is infected.

+++ Ukraine War +++: Ongoing attacks on infrastructure: Energy Agency lowers forecast for Russia's oil production

Fire extinguished in Russian Ilski oil refinery +++ Russia probably thwarts terrorist act against military airfield in Rostow +++ Russia reports fires in other energy facilities +++ The news blog.

World oil demand set for first annual decline since 2020, IEA says

Renewed escalation in the U.S.-Iran war could complicate matters and further cloud the outlook, the IEA warned Friday.

Italy busts Russian spy ring collecting data on Ukrainian air defense vulnerabilities

Russia has told one of its spies in Europe to find out more about air defense capabilities Western nations are sending to Ukraine.

Aviation: Castlelake trumps: Easyjet agrees on takeover with investor Apollo

Surprise in the takeover battle for the low-cost airline Easyjet. Apollo Global wins the contract. Recently it looked as if another US investor had been able to secure Easyjet.

Building: Housing is becoming more and more expensive – prices are rising sharply

Anyone who builds a house must expect significant increases in costs. All prices increase. Politicians want to take countermeasures.

Development service providers: First the car crisis hit the suppliers, now it's the turn of the developers

The car crisis is affecting engineering companies such as IAV, Bertrandt, Formula D and FEV: thousands of jobs are on fire. But there are also winners.

Infrastructure: Investments in security can create more than 700,000 jobs

An analysis by EY and DekaBank shows: Investments in security and infrastructure could significantly stimulate the German economy - and strengthen the arms industry.

Fuel prices: around 80 percent of the fuel discount is passed on to consumers

According to the Federal Cartel Office, gas stations did not pass on the full tax relief to consumers over the entire period.

Reform: Warken: “It remains a balanced package”

After months of struggle, the coalition wants to bring billions in savings in health spending through parliament. Before the vote there is still a controversial debate.

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said on Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities. They described victims trying to flee the fast-moving blaze through difficult, forested terrain. About 400 firefighters and troops