European Shares Steady as Investors Weigh Inflation Data
The Euro Stoxx 50 closed broadly flat as new consumer price figures kept expectations for a summer rate move in flux. We look at which sectors absorbed the volatility.
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German Manufacturing Orders Show First Quarterly Rise in a Year
A rebound in capital goods orders points to tentative recovery. Our analysis breaks down the numbers by region and examines what they signal for industrial employment.
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New EU Reporting Rules: What Mid-Sized Firms Need to Prepare
Extended sustainability disclosure requirements take effect next fiscal year. We summarise the timeline, affected entities, and practical steps for compliance teams.
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Bank Lending to SMEs Picks Up as Margin Pressure Eases
Latest ECB lending survey data suggests credit conditions for small businesses are loosening. We examine which regions and sectors benefit most.
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Renewable Capacity Expansion Reshapes German Grid Investment
Record additions of wind and solar capacity are forcing transmission operators to rethink network planning. Our energy desk explains the funding outlook.
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Wage Settlements Point to Cooling Labour Market Pressure
New collective agreements across key sectors land below recent inflation peaks. We assess the implications for consumption and services pricing.
Read moreAlso in the Headlines
A quick scan of recent coverage across our desks.
- Hamburg port authority approves modernisation plan for three terminals
- Eurozone services activity expands for a fourth consecutive month
- Startup funding in German fintech rises 12% year on year
- Federal budget talks focus on infrastructure and defence spending
- Retail associations report cautious consumer sentiment ahead of spring season
- Rail freight operators announce cross-border capacity initiative
- Venture capital survey finds growing interest in industrial software
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