Economy
German specialty chemicals group Evonik has announced plans to eliminate 3,200 jobs worldwide by 2029 as part of an expanded restructuring programme aimed at improving efficiency and adapting to challenging global economic conditions. The company stated that the job reductions will include approximately......
Swedish private equity firm EQT has announced the acquisition of Berlin-based space company Exolaunch, a key player in satellite deployment services that collaborates with major rocket operators, including SpaceX. The deal marks EQT’s first major investment in the space sector and reflects growing......
Germany has reached a significant milestone in its payment landscape, as cashless transactions have surpassed cash payments for the first time. The shift marks a major change in consumer habits in a country that has traditionally been known for its strong preference for cash. According to data released......
Germany’s economic recovery is expected to remain modest in the coming years, as rising energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on inflation and household spending, according to a new forecast from the RWI economic institute. The institute projects that Germany’s gross......
European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel has cautioned that inflationary pressures in the Eurozone are likely to remain elevated even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens in the near term, highlighting the ongoing risks linked to global energy markets. Nagel noted that any improvement in oil supply......
Germany’s economic recovery is expected to remain weak and gradual, as high energy and commodity costs continue to pressure growth, according to the country’s economy ministry. In its latest monthly report, the ministry indicated that the German economy is likely to expand only modestly......
Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa.......
Germany’s economy is at risk of slipping into a technical recession this year as a sharp rise in energy prices linked to the conflict involving Iran weighs heavily on growth, according to the DIW economic institute. The Berlin-based think tank DIW Berlin has revised its economic outlook downward,......
Air travel across Europe faced widespread disruption as airlines and airports struggled with reduced jet fuel availability and sustained high seasonal demand. Thousands of flights experienced delays while more than one hundred were cancelled across major hubs including Amsterdam, Paris, and London, extending......
The Houthi movement in Yemen announced a full ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, escalating tensions across one of the world’s most strategic shipping corridors. The declaration came alongside immediate missile attacks on commercial vessels operating in the Gulf of Aden, marking......
The chief executive of BASF has warned that an escalating conflict involving Iran could trigger widespread shortages of key raw materials and disrupt global automotive manufacturing in the second half of 2026. Markus Kamieth said supply chains are increasingly exposed to geopolitical shocks that are......
SpaceX is preparing for a public listing that has triggered a broad surge in investor activity across global markets. The company is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq on June 12 under the ticker symbol SPCX, with a valuation and structure that position it among the largest listings in the aerospace......
The European Central Bank is preparing to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly three years as inflationary pressures intensify across the eurozone. The move comes as policymakers respond to weakening growth and persistent price increases linked to energy market disruptions. The eurozone......
