Deutsche Welle - Business (3 days ago)

Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed dozens of countries to tap their emergency oil stockpiles. But what exactly are strategic reserves, and who holds the world's biggest crisis-ready supplies?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 days ago)

Japan's Honda expects to book extra costs of almost $16 billion as it recalibrates its electric vehicle strategy. It blamed US policy changes and tariffs in part, as well as reduced competitiveness in Asia.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 days ago)

The Iran conflict is driving up energy and fertilizer costs, raising alarms over a return of food inflation. Farmers are bracing for resource shortages that could drag down harvests.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 days ago)

Poland's economy is now a European star performer. A new trend suggests further momentum, with more and more Polish firms acquiring foreign companies, including in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 days ago)

Germany, Austria, Japan, Spain and France have all indicated plans to release some of their oil reserves, a day after the International Energy Agency was debating the pros and cons. The Iran war has driven prices up.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (5 days ago)

Strategic readjustment at Porsche, as well as dwindling sales in both main export markets, the US and China took a big bite out of VW's 2025 profits — which almost halved.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Less than a month after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a US trade deal, Washington says it can buy it again. The latest reports suggest it may loosen other sanctions against Moscow.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (6 days ago)

Tech start-up Anthropic has refused to meet the Pentagon's demands for unrestricted military use of AI, setting up a legal showdown with the Trump administration.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With tankers stuck and Gulf oil facilities hit, producers are running short on storage to maintain production.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With tankers stuck and Gulf oil facilities hit, producers are running short on storage to maintain production.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Less than a month after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a US trade deal, Washington says it can buy it again. The latest reports suggest it may loosen other sanctions against Moscow.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A week ago)

Iranian attacks on regional refineries and gas facilities, and oil tankers are increasing global energy supply fears, risking major economic fallouts from Asia to Europe, and leaving consumers bracing for higher prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The Russian military apparently values German components highly.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

US President Trump has carried out his threat to attack Iran, shifting attention to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the vital waterway.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethical concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Netflix has dropped out of a bid for Warner Bros, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to acquire its renowned Hollywood rival. The takeover will significantly change the Hollywood and US media landscape.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (2 weeks ago)

Russian oil and gas face sanctions, but nuclear energy is another story. DW shows how far Russia's influence extends, and why countries continue to turn to it for nuclear energy.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

The row between Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, and the Trump administration, is sharply escalating. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethical concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, is firmly in the Trump administration's sights. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethical concerns.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

The Druzhba pipeline serves as the primary conduit for Russian crude oil deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia. Shipments through the pipeline have stalled since the end of January.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Germany is already harnessing AI for smarter production — with virtual factories, robot fleets and its newly launched Industrial AI Cloud. Can this edge overcome stagnation and let the country truly take on its rivals?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to defend German industry from the economic upheaval caused by intense rivalry from China. Momentum is building to impose new trade barriers to stop unfair trade practices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

Germany is already harnessing AI for smarter production — with virtual factories, robot fleets and its newly launched Industrial AI Cloud. Can this edge overcome stagnation and let the country truly take on its rivals?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs has upended the central plank of President Donald Trump's economic and foreign policy. Will this lead to a change of course, or will Trump double down?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

European leaders and businesses have responded to the US Supreme Court's decision to rule many of US President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal with both cautious optimism and deep uncertainty.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

The US Supreme Court has ruled that most of the president's tariffs are unconstitutional because of how he implemented them. But the administration is prepared to reinstate them, starting with a 10% temporary tariff.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (3 weeks ago)

ECB chief Christine Lagarde insists she'll complete her term, despite reports of an early exit to influence the French election. DW asks whether Europe must better shield its institutions from a rising far right.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Reports suggest the long-planned Franco-German FCAS air defense project is near collapse. In an exclusive interview with DW, Airbus Defence CEO Michael Schoellhorn says it needs to be restructured to survive.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Brazil's President Lula da Silva has arrived in New Delhi, while Google and Nvidia hail Indian expansion plans. Meanwhile, China felt the sting of intellectual property appropriation for once in a robot dog scandal.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Hapag-Lloyd's deal to buy a major Israeli shipping company is colliding with national-security red lines. Critics say the purchase could expose critical infrastructure at a volatile moment in the Middle East.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to defend German industry from the economic upheaval caused by intense rivalry from China. Momentum is building to impose new trade barriers to stop unfair trade practices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

EU regulators are investigating Shein on suspicion that it has not done enough to limit the sale of illegal products and to protect consumers from allegedly addictive design features on the platform.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Nigeria's data watchdog has opened an investigation into Chinese online retail discounter Temu, on suspicion of violations of data law. The company is facing mounting scrutiny amid its global expansion.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world's most critical chokepoint for the oil trade. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the waterway and last week partially closed it for military drills.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Increases in food and fuel prices were the main drivers of inflation in Germany, new statistics confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

How did the well-connected financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amass such great wealth?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (4 weeks ago)

Major construction projects are rarely finished on time and usually cost much more than expected. What ever happened to German efficiency?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

In Germany, big construction projects often derail. Airports, train stations and concert halls are finished years late and billions over budget.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz greeted the press together on arrival at the Alden Biesen Castle, with Macron saying they shared a "sense of urgency" on economic reform. But the two may clash on the way forward.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The latest release of Epstein files show the late financier and convicted sex offender had up to 40 accounts with Deutsche Bank.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Tesla's German factory in Grünheide is pressing charges against an external trade union member. The company said he was caught recording a confidential meeting without permission; the IG Metall union called this a lie.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Once seen as anti-graft strongholds, the US, UK, Canada and Sweden are slipping into decline due to a lack of political leadership, Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index has revealed.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

China's electric carmakers are rapidly expanding across South America as Europe hesitates with trade liberalization. From Brazil to Argentina, a high-stakes battle is unfolding for the region's future auto market.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Despite a pause in tariff escalation, US–EU trade remains volatile under Donald Trump. From deficits and energy to services and the dollar, the trans-Atlantic relationship reveals deep ties — and clear vulnerabilities.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

From cheap exports to cutting-edge tech: A Chinese battery giant's secretive factory in Germany shows how "Made in China" and "Made in Germany" are colliding — and where they can benefit from each other.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The World Economic Forum has come to an end after a tense but ultimately anti-climactic week at Davos, with the US, Ukrainian and Canadian leaders attracting the most attention. Read DW's wrap of the summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Donald Trump's moves against two key suppliers have revived debate over China's fragile oil balance. With domestic output flat and oil fields aging, how much capacity — if any — exists to raise production?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Donald Trump used his WEF speech to praise himself and lash out at Europe while offering little on the economy. Business and political leaders were expecting the worst, but much of it was for a domestic audience.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Donald Trump's Project Vault seeks to secure US access to rare earth minerals vital for advanced tech and clean energy. The EU wants a minerals alliance with Washington, but can they really shift China's outsized lead?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Donald Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US supplies — and maybe even Venezuelan. DW asks whether the Latin American producer can realistically meet New Delhi's needs.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Up until now, German cars have barely penetrated the Indian market despite success elsewhere. Could the new EU-India trade deal be a game changer for the struggling sector?

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

After hitting record highs last week, the prices of gold and silver have suddenly reversed course. DW looks at how a euphoric rally flipped into a sharp, confidence-shaking rout.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The price of silver has just reached an all-time high of more than $120 per ounce. Although gold has eclipsed the white metal as a store of value, DW explores why silver is regaining global relevance.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

The euro has reached its highest level against the US dollar since 2021. That has consequences for eurozone companies and consumers, but few think that the European Central Bank should intervene yet.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

With increased competition and heavy attention on the antics of the company's CEO, Tesla's core electric vehicle business has faltered in the past year.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Amazon told employees that it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, completing a downsizing move that began last year. The online retail giant had recruited during a COVID pandemic spike in demand.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Germany is facing a massive shortage of skilled workers, from nurses to IT specialists. The country needs hundreds of thousands of professionals, but bureaucracy and political hurdles are slowing recruitment abroad.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Gold continues to hit record highs, having already had a bumper run in 2025. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are the key factors, while doubts over the US dollar are also attracting new investors.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Fear over Trump's tariff walls and the aggressive tone coming from the White House is pushing the European Union to focus on getting other trade agreements done. Despite all efforts, the EU sometimes gets in its own way.

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Deutsche Welle - Business (A month ago)

Germany's Ifo business barometer was stagnant in January, bucking predictions of a slight improvement. A dip in confidence in the service sector put the brakes on improved sentiments in other areas.

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