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

DAX Weekly Price Analysis – DAX Has a Tough Week as Rates Show Fear

The DAX in Germany spent most of the week selling, as the interest rates around the world continue to show concerns out there as the situation in the Middle East continues to be a major factor.

FXEmpire • May 15, 2026

Jupiter increases European government bond exposure as ECB hike pricing "overdone"

Asset manager Jupiter has been buying European government bonds, particularly shorter-dated German ​debt, and reducing exposure to U.S. Treasuries ‌because they think the market is pricing in too many rate hikes from the European Central ​Bank and Bank of England.

Reuters • May 13, 2026

Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks

Germany's banking regulator BaFin warned on Tuesday that cyber risks were "growing" and "substantial" due to ​advances in artificial intelligence, and announced a new ‌division will conduct targeted inspections at financial firms.

Reuters • May 12, 2026

European shares fall as fading US-Iran peace hopes lift oil prices

European shares fell sharply on Tuesday as fading hopes of a peace deal between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment across the region. Markets remained under pressure after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support.

Invezz • May 12, 2026