German export expectations slide to lowest level since April 2025 as Ifo and DIHK report renewed pessimism Ifo and DIHK data show German export expectations fell to -5.5 in May, …
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German economy faces longest slump since 2019 as public concern surges
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy faces longest slump since 2019 as public concern rises Germany’s economic stagnation since spring 2019 is dragging public confidence down, with rising concerns over growth, jobs and the …
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Truth Social parent TMTG reports $400m Q1 loss amid crypto slump
by anna walterby anna walterTruth Social parent TMTG posts Q1 2026 loss exceeding $400 million after crypto writedowns Truth Social parent TMTG posted Q1 2026 losses above $400M after crypto writedowns; revenue was about …
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Solar installations in Germany fall 6 percent in Q1 as rooftop builds slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman solar installations slow in Q1 2026 as rooftops fall and utility-scale rises Solar installations in Germany slowed to 3.5 GW in Q1 2026, down 6% year‑on‑year, as rooftop and …
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Germany solar construction falls 6% in Q1 as rooftop installations slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman solar installations fall 6% in Q1 to 3.5 GW as rooftop projects slow German solar installations dropped 6% year‑on‑year in Q1 to 3.5 GW, driven by weaker rooftop and …
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Mercedes Q1 2026 auto profit plunges 47% to €933m amid China slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMercedes Q1 2026 results: Automotive EBIT plunges 47% to €933m as deliveries and China sales slide Mercedes Q1 2026 results: automotive EBIT fell 47% to €933m as sales dipped and …
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German machine builders launch push into defense to offset automotive slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman machine builders pivot to defense as Hannover Messe spotlights weapons demand German machine builders pivot to defense as firms pursue orders at Hannover Messe, confronting certification, contact and regulatory …
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German automakers report Q1 sales declines as China slump hits deliveries
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman automakers start 2026 with broad sales decline as China slowdown and EV transition weigh German automakers report weaker Q1 2026 deliveries as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cite China shortfalls …
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Volkswagen reports 4% global sales decline as China and US slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen sales decline as China and US deliveries slump despite European gains VW sales decline: Volkswagen delivered 2.05 million vehicles in Jan–Mar, down 4% year‑on‑year, as weakness in China and …
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Volkswagen posts 4% global sales decline as China and US slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVW sales decline continues as weak demand in China and US offsets European gains VW sales decline deepens with 2.05 million global deliveries January to March as China drops 15 …