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German Industrial Output Drops; Exports Fall
RTTNews
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June 6, 2025
German industrial production declined more than expected in April as the temporary boost from the frontloading of orders ahead of the US tariff hikes faded, data from Destatis revealed on Friday. Another data showed that Germany's trade surplus...
OPINION: It's high time Germany scrapped the rent brake
The Local - Germany
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June 6, 2025
Germany's federal government is set to extend the rent brake, or 'Mietpreisbremse', until 2029. But columnist Brian Melican argues that the rent control may actually be doing more harm than good. As Bundestag debates the planned second extension...
Japanese company halts battery plant construction in U.S.
Japan Today
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June 6, 2025
A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.” While AESC didn't specify what those problems are, South Carolina's Republican...
Elon Musk receives olive branch of shifting business empire base to Europe amidst feud with Donald Trump
The Economic Times
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June 6, 2025
Elon Musk is "very welcome" in Europe, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped Friday, following the tech billionaire's spectacular public falling-out with US President Donald Trump. The Trump-Musk political marriage blew up on Thursday...
What's open and closed for Pentecost in Germany?
The Local - Germany
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June 6, 2025
Pentecost, or Whitsun, comes with a long weekend and a public holiday this year on Monday, June 9th. Here's what will be open, and what will stay closed, during 'Pfingsten' in Germany. Pentecost, or Whitsun, is a Christian holiday that takes place...
Germany’s 1Komma5° unveils VPP-ready home solar-plus-battery product for Australia
ESS News
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June 6, 2025
With the Australian government set to open a AUD 2.3 billion ($1.5 billion) battery rebate scheme on July 1, German company 1Komma5° is offering homeowners Down Under a residential system featuring full-black, double-glass solar modules; a hybrid...
WiWo: ZF considering winding up its drivetrain business
Automotive World
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June 6, 2025
Tier 1 supplier ZF is exploring options to exit its drivetrain division, including a potential wind-down of the entire business unit, according to a report in German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche. The move would impact 32,000 employees and...
German Industrial Production and Exports Declined in April
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- German industrial production and exports sank in April, dashing hopes of a cyclical recovery of the country’s critical sector amid looming US trade tariff threats. Most Read from Bloomberg Output fell 1.4% from the previous month...
Germany Considers Implementing Retirement Accounts For Kids As Young As 6 Years Old
Zero Hedge
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Because what six-year-old doesn’t want to start planning for retirement? Germany’s government is floating an “early start pension” for kids aged 6 to 18, according to Fortune. Instead of relying on your own paycheck (which, at 6, probably isn't...
VDA: Reduce CO₂ emissions in transport, ensure the competitiveness of the automotive industry
Automotive World
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June 6, 2025
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is presenting a 10-point plan for climate-neutral mobility ahead of the planned continuation of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry in Brussels. With this...
Trading Day: Markets rise above the fray
Yahoo Finance
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ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - - TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist For all that the uncertainty around Washington's global tariff war and worrisome U.S. fiscal outlook continue to...
German police brand search for Madeleine McCann a 'waste of time' as sources claim three-day operation in Portugal turned up 'nothing'
Daily Mail
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June 6, 2025
The head of the German force leading the fresh searches for Madeleine McCann told a friend who wished him luck: ’Thanks, we need it.’ Rainer Grimm, boss of the BKA, Germany’s equivalent of the FBI, is in Portugal overseeing the search which ended...
What Makes Coco Gauff The Most Marketable Tennis Player In The World
Forbes
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PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 04: Coco Gauff of United States celebrates victory over Maddison Keys of United ... More States during the Quarter final match of The French Open at Roland Garros on June 04, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty...
German exports, industrial production fall more than expected in April
KFGO - North Dakota
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June 6, 2025
By Maria Martinez (Reuters) -German exports and industrial output fell more than expected in April as demand from the United States decreased following months of strong purchases in anticipation of U.S. tariffs. German exports fell by 1.7% in...
German expert presents possibilities of organic waste to local leaders
KTTC - Minnesota
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June 5, 2025
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – University of Applied Sciences Professor Dr. Christof Wetter of Muenster, Germany, presented his research on Thursday to Rochester and Olmsted County leaders about the collection and use of organic household waste. The...
EUDI Wallet crucial for the financial sector, Visa exec tells Money20/20
Biometric Update
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June 6, 2025
As a trusted means of identity verification, the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet is a “present on a silver platter” for financial institutions on the continent, according to Visa. The payment company’s Head of Digital Identity Marie...
Germany’s Corporate Earnings Set to Outpace US on Defense Boom
Financial Post
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June 6, 2025
The MDAX looks especially attractive, trading at almost no premium to the DAX based on forward price-to-earnings ratios, compared with its historic average premium of 30%. Valuations aren’t demanding on an absolute basis either, trading near the...
ECB Rate Decision: Key Insights and Implications Captivating Financial Markets Today
Retail News Asia
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June 5, 2025
Anticipation is palpable as analysts and economists unite in their predictions for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming rate decision on Thursday, with a key interest rate cut looming on the horizon. Yet, the conversation branches out when...
HSBC AM forays into active ETF market with five funds
Private Banker International
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June 6, 2025
HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) has launched the HSBC PLUS Active ETF range, marking its entry into the active ETF market with five new funds. This launch aims to provide investors with country and regional exposures, combining the benefits of the...
Business News | AstroSushil by Sushil Kumar Singh Empowers 1 Lakh+ Learners Through Astrology Courses with Global Reach
Latestly
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June 6, 2025
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 6: In an era where modern challenges demand time-tested wisdom, AstroSushil.in, founded by Sushil Kumar Singh, stands tall as a beacon of astrological education and guidance. With a legacy spanning over 35+ years in...