Iran war weighs on DAX at market open
Renewed fighting in the Iran war has driven up oil prices and put Asian stock markets under pressure. The DAX is expected to start trading with losses.
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Helsing Gets Green Light for Factory in Hallbergmoos – Community Approves
The defense startup Helsing can build a factory in Hallbergmoos near Munich. The community approved the project with a large majority, as Heise reports.
DAX starts new week cautiously after record high – rate worries and Middle East tensions weigh
After hitting a record high on Friday, the DAX is expected to start the new week cautiously, according to Tagesschau. While US rate hikes are becoming less likely, the situation in the Middle East and concerns about the AI sector are dampening sentiment.
US Government Lifts Export Controls on Anthropic AI Models
The US government has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's AI models 'Mythos 5' and 'Fable 5'. The company announced it will restore access to the models.
Over 100 Founders and Managers Demand Reforms for Germany
More than 100 founders and managers have issued an urgent appeal to the German government to revitalize the country as a business location. The call comes shortly before the planned reform package on pensions and the welfare state.
Number of Social Housing Units in Germany Falls Again in 2025
The number of social housing units in Germany continued to decline in 2025. According to the federal government, despite subsidies for new construction, a net total of around 20,000 units were lost, with North Rhine-Westphalia particularly hard hit.
Unicredit threatens Commerzbank with replacing board and supervisory board
In the takeover battle for Commerzbank, Italian banking giant Unicredit is escalating the conflict: it is openly threatening to replace the supervisory board and the management board of the German institute, Handelsblatt reports.
AI Threatens Office Jobs: Skilled Trades as a Way Out
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Germany's labor market, putting university graduates at particular risk. The German Confederation of Skilled Trades (ZDH) has proposed a four-point plan to strengthen vocational careers.
Malmendier: How Germany Could Better Relieve Its Citizens
Economist Ulrike Malmendier criticizes tax giveaways like the fuel discount and explains how the government could provide more effective relief. At the same time, she warns of a further deterioration in the economic situation.
macOS warns of malware: ChatGPT and Codex affected
Users of macOS are currently receiving malware warnings for older versions of ChatGPT and Codex due to a security incident at OpenAI.