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Economy and distribution: Wages are rising significantly – social spending is rising even more

Employee wages are rising by more than four percent, which is faster than prices. Social spending is growing even faster - which is also due to rising unemployment.

SEFE to Book Its First LNG Supply from Canada

Ksi Lisims LNG signed a preliminary agreement to supply 1 million metric tons per annum of liquefied natural gas for up to 20 years to the German state-owned power and gas utility.

EU countries should use cohesion money to curb energy costs, says Fitto

Cohesion policy can provide 'vital support' in responding to the latest geopolitical shocks, Fitto wrote to capitals

Kallas Demands Russia Withdraw Troops From Georgia and Moldova for EU Peace

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Germany’s defense minister makes rare personal pitch for submarine deal in Ottawa

“Canada opting for the 212CD would mean to consistently and sustainably pursue the transatlantic path towards closer integration of our economies.”

Monumental Energy Raises $2.2MM in Share Offering

Part of the proceeds will fund additional oil and gas workover wells in New Zealand.

DIU ups Hermeus contract for high-speed drone

A recent award from the Defense Innovation Unit raises a total contract ceiling to $219 million, and will further develop Hermeus’ Quarterhorse drone to release payloads at speeds “up to and including Mach 3,” CEO Zach Shore told Breaking Defense.

US troops are reportedly being targeted using location data, Pentagon says

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials.

How would you invest €15,000?

As the title suggests, how would you invest €15,000 today? submitted by /u/Nervous-Coyote196 [link] [comments]

Ukraine to acquire up to 20 Gripen fighter jets, on track to receive batch of older models

In a statement announcing both moves, Stockholm said that Kyiv “plans to allocate” €2.5 billion ($2.9 billion) from the European Union’s Ukraine Support Loan to fund the package for the more modern Gripen combat aircraft.

EU probes Chinese giant JD.com’s bid for Germany Ceconomy

The latest European Union probe to hit a Chinese firm comes as Brussels debates toughening its stance towards Beijing

Pembina Approves New NGL Extraction Plant Project

The Calgary-based midstream company decided to proceed with a new straddle plant project to extract natural gas liquids through its existing rights on the Yellowhead Pipeline.

Meeting of 29-30 April 2026

NOG Enters Canada with Duvernay Acquisition from Parallax

Minnesota-based Northern Oil and Gas signed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in light-oil assets in the Duvernay shale from Parallax for an initial price of around $259 million, marking its entry into Canada.

Rate my portfolio (factor tilt + Eurozone bias)

I am 30 years old, living in Germany, and I recently started investing into the following ETF portfolio through Trading212: AVWC: 57% AVWS: 8% AVEM: 9% PRAZ: 26% I plan on contributing monthly for a long time (till retirement). I employed a moderate factor tilt because I do appreciate the empirical data supporting factors and the theoretical justification behind them (especially small-cap value), but I am not convinced that their theoretical foundation is as strong as CAPM's, which is why I keep

26M, French DevSecOps, just crossed €82k net worth, mostly through PEA

26 years old, France, working as a DevSecOps engineer for 2 years. Just crossed €82k in net worth, with €60k+ sitting in my PEA. Quick explainer for non-French readers: PEA (Plan d'Épargne en Actions) is a French tax-advantaged brokerage account. You can invest in European-listed ETFs (including world ETFs), and after 5 years you pay zero capital gains tax – only social contributions (~18.6%). Contribution cap is €150k. It's genuinely one of the best retail investment vehicles in Europe and crim

Higher housing costs: wrong rent cap

First the black-red coalition extended the rent cap, now the SPD is pushing for a rent cap. But in big cities, a different approach is needed.

IEA Sees Oil Investments Dropping for 3rd Year

Despite higher oil prices, spending on oil projects is set to drop below $500 billion in 2026, according to the International Energy Agency's annual World Energy Investment report.

Ubs core UETW OR iShare EUNL

Hi everyone, I’m new to investing and planning to invest a small amount monthly for around 10 years ( initially planning) . I’m considering the UBS Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (UETW) because it’s cheaper per share than iShares EUNL. Is UETW a good long-term ETF for steady growth and global diversification? Any major downside compared to EUNL? Which one would you choose and why? Thanks! submitted by /u/swiperighttodie [link] [comments]

Anthropic’s rumored $900B IPO: Is the AI hype justifiable?

With rumors swirling about Anthropic eyeing a $900B IPO, it’s worth asking whether the AI sector’s growth justifies such a lofty valuation. The article breaks down potential risks like regulatory scrutiny, competition from incumbents like Google and Microsoft, and whether the market can sustain another mega-IPO after recent volatility. For those considering jumping in, what’s your take on Anthropic’s long-term prospects compared to its peers? Are we in another bubble, or is this a calculated bet

Canada wants Saab early-warning aircraft under push to retool defense suppliers

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to diversify and localize defense production following continued threats by U.S. President Trump.

Pentagon puts building blocks in place for Cuba invasion

SS: The Pentagon has spent months positioning the troops and weapons needed for the U.S. to launch a military attack on Cuba — all it needs is a final go-ahead from Donald Trump. The president has floated an invasion of the island after economic and political pressure failed to topple the Communist government. But the Navy’s built-up presence in the region — the largest in the world outside the Middle East — would allow the U.S. to act immediately. submitted by /u/JKKIDD231 [link] [comments]

Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security

Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict.

Piero Cipollone: Money in the digital age

Christine Lagarde: When It Matters Most: Upholding Independence in Challenging Times

More people switching to electric cars: It remains difficult for private buyers

In March, more private buyers switched to electric cars than ever before. But there are many reasons why so far only the market for company cars is driving the switch to electric drive.

EU to bolster trade defence tools against China, Séjourné says

"Our objective is not to break with China but to have a real rebalancing," said the bloc's industry chief

Private buyers: This is how attractive electric cars are thanks to the current funding

While electric drives were previously mainly ordered for company cars, private car owners are now also much more interested in electric cars. One age group in particular is switching more often.

Trump’s bond market headache is a nightmare for Europe

If the Iran war is threatening financial pain for America, it is far worse for other advanced economies – particularly those in Europe

My net worth grows at 3% per month. Do I keep compounding or pull capital out for a down payment to buy real estate?

Hey everyone, I’m facing a capital allocation decision and want to sanity-check my math and logic with the community. I have analyzed my 41-month track record tracking my primary investment portfolio, and found that over these 3.5 years it ran with an average monthly growth rate of around 3% (CAGR ca. 41%). My liquid equity is currently sitting at €142,000. I am looking at two mutually exclusive financial paths for the next 5 years: Path 1: Rent & Keep Compounding. Keep 100% of the €142k capital