DAX: Germany Could Be Europe's New Sick Man

Global X DAX Germany ETF (DAX) is downgraded from hold to a soft sell due to mounting structural headwinds facing Germany. German manufacturing faces severe pressure from surging Chinese exports, high energy prices, and an aging population, undermining its historical competitive edge.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 2026

German government plans €13.3 billion energy relief package for 2027

The German government plans an energy cost relief package for businesses and consumers worth €13.3 billion ($15.2 billion) in 2027, to be drawn from the Climate ​and Transformation Fund (KTF), the finance ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters • Jul 15, 2026

German Exports Rise, Shrugging off Iran War Concerns

The 0.9% increase was driven by U.S. trade, as manufacturers proved relatively resilient to uncertainty prompted by the Iran war.

WSJ • Jul 9, 2026

Germany's Merz unveils pension, tax and labour reforms

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz outlined a package of pension, tax and labour reforms on Thursday, along with measures to cut red tape that he said would boost growth, jobs and competitiveness while ​maintaining social welfare protections.

Reuters • Jul 2, 2026

German Consumer Sentiment Stabilizes at Subdued Level

Income expectations picked up, but only slightly, and consumers remained less optimistic about their future financial than before the Middle East conflict.

WSJ • Jun 25, 2026

German industry employment falls to ten-year low, study shows

The number of people employed in ​German industry in 2025 fell to a ‌10-year low of just 6.6 million workers, a study by the German ​Economic Institute (IW) showed on ​Thursday.

Reuters • Jun 18, 2026

German Investor Confidence Jumps on Hopes of End to Middle East Conflict

Investor confidence improved unexpectedly sharply on hopes the conflict in the Middle East would end soon and energy prices would drop.

WSJ • Jun 16, 2026

German advisory panel urges future-focused spending from infrastructure fund

An independent advisory panel urged the German government on Tuesday to channel more ​money from its €500 billion ($578.30 billion) infrastructure fund ‌into future-focused areas, including research and development, digitalisation and energy infrastructure.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

Germany faces €1 billion extra cost as EU allows wider industry power relief

Germany may face around €1 billion euros in additional budget costs after ​the European Commission allowed stronger electricity ‌price relief for industry than previously expected, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche told Handelsblatt on Tuesday.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

German, French leaders unable to resolve FCAS fighter jet dispute, sources say

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and ​French President Emmanuel Macron ‌have concluded that the companies involved in ​building a joint ​fighter jet are unable to ⁠reach an agreement, ​two German government officials ​told Reuters on Monday.

Reuters • Jun 8, 2026