Siemens Earnings: Siemens lifted its full-year profit outlook after a quarter boosted by AI-driven data-center spending, but shares fell as the upgrade looked smaller than peers and investors worried about AI software disruption. Industrial Orders & Risks: Germany’s June industrial orders beat expectations, yet analysts flagged fragile demand amid Middle East risks and the Rhine’s low-water bottleneck. Rhine Drought Hits Logistics: Record-low Rhine levels are constraining barge loads and raising freight costs, pushing pressure on the government to deepen key stretches. Automotive Sentiment: Ifo said German auto business sentiment improved sharply in July, with expectations rising and order intake trends looking better. Security & Airports: Germany opened a counterterrorism probe after an explosives-laden drone was found near Leipzig/Halle Airport; reports say the nearby Ukrainian An-124 carried military ammunition, raising the stakes for critical infrastructure. AI Music Crackdown: Suno will add audio watermarking and set download limits to curb AI-song fraud and mass distribution. Politics Poll: A new national poll shows AfD widening its lead over Merz’s conservatives ahead of upcoming state votes. Wegovy Pill Launch: Novo Nordisk says Germany will be the first EU country to roll out the Wegovy oral GLP-1 pill in September.