Energy & Markets: Global bonds swung wildly in May as the Iran war rattled yields, then eased on hopes for progress in talks—Germany’s 10-year rate also hit a multi-year high before backing off. Consumer & Housing: Mortgage costs are rising across major economies, squeezing affordability and weighing on housing activity; in Germany, higher borrowing costs are adding pressure to already tight markets. EV Charging: EV charging operators are shifting from pure expansion to “intelligent profitability,” prioritising charger reliability and higher utilisation as the top challenges and drivers. Fashion Resale: Zalando is partnering with Vestiaire Collective to boost its pre-owned offering in Germany and expand access to around 50 designer brands. Tech & Business Software: Merck KGaA has committed globally to Veeva Vault CRM, aiming to standardise processes and embed agentic AI in commercial workflows. Space Industry: Schaeffler and Spire Global are exploring satellite hardware and RF sensing partnerships, reflecting Europe’s push to build domestic space supply chains. Corporate Moves: Analysys Mason is reorganising Germany leadership with new co-leads, while Nextview Consulting expands in the Nordics via the POLE Consulting acquisition.