German chemical industry sees short-term boost as Iran war triggers precautionary orders German chemical industry posts modest Q1 2026 lift as production and sales rise 2% q/q amid Iran war-driven …
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EU exports to the United States plunge 30.4% in Q1 as tariff uncertainty weighs EU exports to the United States fell 30.4% in Q1 to €119.4bn, Eurostat reports; overall third-country …
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Business
German Superrich Rise to 5,000 and Control 27% of Financial Wealth
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany’s Superrich Surge to 5,000 as Wealth Concentration Deepens, BCG Finds BCG’s Global Wealth Report 2025 finds Germany’s superrich rose to about 5,000, holding 27% of financial assets as wealth …
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Death penalty executions rise 78% in 2025, Amnesty reveals Iran drives surge
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAmnesty: Death Penalty Executions Spike to 2,707 in 2025, Driven by Iran Amnesty International reports 2,707 executions in 2025, a 78% jump from 2024, as the death penalty resurges globally …
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OECD report finds 33% agricultural production rise and widespread biodiversity losses
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerOECD agriculture report 2026 shows production up while farmland biodiversity falls OECD agriculture report 2026 finds 33% production rise since 1990, falling fertilizer use, rising water pressure and widespread declines …
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German exports rise in March despite Iran war, trade surplus narrows
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman exports rise in March 2026 despite Iran war, data show Germany’s exports edged up in March 2026, increasing 0.5% month-on-month and 1.9% year-on-year, as exporters weathered higher oil prices …
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German manufacturing orders rise 5% in March as machinery, electrical equipment surge
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman manufacturing orders jump 5% in March as exports and electronics lead recovery German manufacturing orders rose 5% month-on-month in March, driven by strong gains in electrical equipment, machinery and …
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German manufacturing orders rise 5% in March as Eurozone demand surges
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman manufacturing orders rise 5% in March as exporters and electrical goods lead rebound German manufacturing orders rose 5% in March, driven by strong demand for electrical equipment and machinery, …
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Tank rebate leaves drivers with smaller-than-expected cuts as fuel prices rise over weekend Tank rebate in Germany falls short: ADAC data show E10 and diesel prices down only about 11 …
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German economy slowed by Iran war as DIW warns energy costs rise
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman economy’s recovery cools as DIW barometer flags Iran conflict impact German economy shows only a slight April rise in DIW barometer; energy costs and uncertainty from the Iran war …