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Sinan Selen: Head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution calls for more powers for the authority

According to a media report, the head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution wants to reform his agency - and justifies this with the "most dangerous security situation since the Second World War".

Labor market: Job losses in industry are putting pressure on the labor market

The job cuts in industry are weighing on the prospects for the German labor market. Since the Corona pandemic, the mood among employment agencies has not been so pessimistic.

Sporting goods: billion-dollar business Football World Cup – Adidas expects records

Before the big tournament, the Germans are not yet indulging in World Cup fever. But manufacturers and retailers expect dynamic business. Why it’s also about dogs and cats.

WirtschaftsWoche2d05/27

Aerospace industry: Armaments boom brings records for German aerospace industry

The German aerospace industry achieved records in sales and employment in 2026. Which still puts the industry under pressure.

Reuters Business2d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Exclusive: Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war - Reuters

Exclusive: Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war Reuters

europe · uk

Reddit r/Finanzen2d05/27

Spring report: economics lower forecast significantly

The spring report also focuses on the development of social security contributions and their impact on the German economy. According to economists, demographic aging is increasing the pressure on social insurance. "Social insurance expenditures are increasing faster than income subject to contributions, so the overall social insurance contribution rate is expected to rise to almost 50 percent by 2040." To predict that

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CNBC Top News2d05/27

Treasury yields fall as investors remain optimistic on Iran peace deal prospects despite U.S. strikes

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 2 basis points to 4.465%.

usa · iran

MarketWatch2d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

The market isn’t fully pricing in a U.S.-Iran peace deal — and that could be just the lift European stocks need

Since the start of the war in Iran, investors have favored U.S. stocks over international equities, but a deal could help to reduce the gap.

usa · europe · iran

FAZ Wirtschaft2d05/27

Nuclear fusion start-up: a quarter of a billion dollars for a sun on Earth

The German fusion start-up Focused Energy secures record financing. This makes it the most valuable industry company in Europe and is not the only player in this country.

‘I’m unsure of the best approach’: My father, 91, is in hospice care. He left his six children CDs. Can we cash out?

“His banker suggested that it might be easier after my father’s passing if we liquidate all of the CDs.”

Manager Magazin2d05/27

Ceconomy: EU wants to closely examine the planned takeover by JD.com

The Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com wants to swallow MediaMarkt-Saturn parent Ceconomy. But EU Commissioner Teresa Ribera apparently has concerns and wants to check the billion-dollar deal for unfair subsidies. That would be a novelty.

Threatening job loss: Be careful, trap! How managers recognize their creeping degradation - and take action to counteract it

When employers want to get rid of unpleasant managers without paying high severance payments, they often resort to tricks. The most important warning signals and legal countermeasures.

Handelsblatt2d05/27

Verden regional court: 13 years in prison for ex-RAF terrorist Klette

Daniela Klette lived underground for decades. A first verdict has now been made against the 67-year-old. It's about a series of robberies with millions in loot.

Handelsblatt2d05/27

DIW: The economic picture has deteriorated significantly - inflation and uncertainty are weighing on the markets

The economic barometer falls to the level of January. The decline primarily reflects the clouded outlook for the coming quarters.

germany · europe · india

Handelsblatt2d05/27

Severance pay: How to get the most out of your job loss

Anyone who hastily accepts a supposedly high severance payment can miss out on a lot of money. Managers in particular often have significantly more lucrative options.

germany · europe · uk

How AI compares to 11 other capital-spending explosions: When they bust – and boom again

Strategists at Raymond James, led by Tavis McCourt, said the artificial intelligence capital-spending boom is on par with the biggest over the last 150 years.

middle-east · usa · saudi-arabia

Rigzone Oil News2d05/27

Aramco Exits Malaysian Refining, Petrochemical Complex

'Recent developments in global energy markets have underscored the importance of operational agility for energy infrastructure of strategic national significance', Malaysia's state-owned Petronas said.

WirtschaftsWoche2d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 3/5

Current oil price: Market continues to rely on peace in the Iran war – oil prices are falling

Despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices continue to slide below the psychologically important $100 mark. Latest news in the oil price news blog.

germany · europe · iran

Consultations: This is how promotion and influence work in the Big Four 2026

From the Handelsblatt archive: Appointment as an equity partner crowns your career at PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY. Why AI turns the rules on their head – and what employees experience in practice.

BaFin Pressemitteilungen2d05/27

Lifestyle Protection AG

Expansion of business operations in services

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My golf buddy dropped me when I didn’t make him my financial adviser. Be careful who you trust.

“Friendliness alone is not a sufficient reason to trust someone with your finances.”

South China Morning Post Business2d05/27⚠ sanctions · 2/5

Huawei seeks to match best chips without best chipmaking gear

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies said it had found a way to make semiconductors on a par with the best worldwide without having to use cutting-edge chipmaking equipment it is unable to access due to US sanctions. The breakthrough will allow Huawei to make high-end chips that are equivalent to 1.4 nanometres by 2031, He Tingbo, president of the company’s semiconductor business, told a tech conference in Shanghai on Monday. TSMC, the world’s biggest producer of advanced semiconductors, plans

china · asia · taiwan

Reuters Business2d05/27

Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses - Reuters

Wall Street indexes post closing record highs, AI rally pauses Reuters

usa · europe

Reddit r/eupersonalfinance2d05/27

What was the first source about investing that didn't feel like someone trying to sell you something?

Thinking about this because I'm trying to recommend something to a friend who's just starting... most of what i read and heard felt like it had a hook somewhere. Was there a book, person, platform, video, anything really, that felt clean? And what made it feel that way? submitted by /u/Successful-Power2026 [link] [comments]

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South China Morning Post Business2d05/27⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Hong Kong to roll out 2-month subsidy on LPG to ease burden on transport firms

Hong Kong authorities will offer a subsidy of HK$0.50 per litre on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from this Sunday to July 30 to ease the pressure of soaring fuel prices caused by the Middle East war on local transport companies, which run more than 20,000 vehicles from taxis to minibuses and school buses. A Hong Kong government spokesman announced on Wednesday that the measure will be implemented across all 66 filling stations that provide LPG starting from Sunday, with no registration needed...

china · asia · europe

WirtschaftsWoche2d05/27

Rich people in Beijing: The economics minister's China balancing act

Katherina Reiche seeks dialogue with China. But rare earths, fair competition and the debate about stricter EU protection instruments show how difficult the course is.

germany · europe · china

Drew Barrymore finds a buyer for $5 million Westchester mansion built in the 1740s

Actress Drew Barrymore’s 280-year-old weekend retreat has an offer, just weeks after it was put on the market for $4.99 million, following her dramatic restoration.