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The German government plans to support small and medium-sized enterprises in 2027 with around 12 billion euros from the ERP special fund. The cabinet has approved the corresponding economic plan.
German CIOs plan to invest their IT budgets primarily in cybersecurity and modernization in 2026 and 2027. According to a Lünendonk study, 92 percent intend to spend more on IT security.
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.
OpenAI plans a fundamental overhaul of ChatGPT in the coming weeks, turning it into a comprehensive super app. The company aims to integrate programming tools and autonomous AI agents to unlock new revenue streams and prepare for an initial public offering.
Germany's benchmark DAX index is expected to open nearly unchanged, according to initial calculations. Despite ongoing US strikes on Iran and a rally in chip stocks in New York and Asia, the DAX is unable to benefit from the gains.
According to a KPMG survey, nearly a third of executives struggle to understand the cost structures of AI usage in their companies. 42 percent have only partial insight into AI spending.
The defense startup Helsing can build a factory in Hallbergmoos near Munich. The community approved the project with a large majority, as Heise reports.
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.
Security experts warn that WhatsApp usernames could be used for identity theft, while Alibaba prohibits employees from using Anthropic's Claude AI. Meanwhile, the Stargate UK data center project turns out to be a PR stunt.
Franz-Josef Leven, director of the German Equity Institute (DAI), warns against overburdening the new capital pension with ESG requirements and forcing investments domestically.
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.
South Korea plans to invest €569 billion in semiconductor factories and AI data centers to cement its global leadership. Lee Jae-myung announced the mega-package in Seoul.
The use of artificial intelligence is changing the labor market, but the head of the regional directorate of the Federal Employment Agency advises against scaremongering. Jobs in the IT sector still have a future, Markus Behrens told the German Press Agency.
The AI company Anthropic has introduced a new index that measures how strongly various occupations are already affected by artificial intelligence. The index is called 'observed exposure'.
The US government has lifted the block on Anthropic's AI model 'Mythos 5'. Commerce Secretary Lutnick said the company cooperated to address risks.
Inflation in the US rose to 4.2 percent in May, according to the PCE index. This increases pressure on the Federal Reserve not to cut interest rates despite demands from President Trump.
The DAX is expected to start trading weakly on Thursday, while strong quarterly results from US chipmaker Micron are driving Asian stock markets. Key US inflation data is prompting caution, according to Tagesschau.
The US AI company Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of illegally using its AI models to train its own systems.
US stock futures fell on Monday as investors awaited progress in Iran nuclear talks and a key inflation reading later this week, CNBC reported.
Essen-based construction group Hochtief has been officially listed in the DAX since Monday, replacing Porsche SE, which will now be traded in the MDax. Hochtief is benefiting primarily from the construction of data centers for artificial intelligence.
The DAX is expected to dip slightly on Monday, while Japan's Nikkei reaches new heights. According to Tagesschau, broker IG estimates the German benchmark index 0.1 percent lower at 24,967 points before the Xetra open.
Uzbekistan plans to create a binding reform roadmap based on 120 proposals from international investors. The recommendations emerged from the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
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.
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.
The SpaceX division xAI has definitively failed with a lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret violations. A US federal district court dismissed the case for the second time, as reported by Heise.
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.
The DAX opened more than 400 points higher on Monday, reclaiming the 25,000 mark after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement, as Handelsblatt reports.
The US government has ordered AI company Anthropic to shut down its latest model, Claude Mythos Preview, over fears it could be used as a cyber weapon.
Christian Bruch, CEO of Siemens Energy, warns that Germany risks losing its competitive edge in building data centers, with consequences for national prosperity. He calls for rapid expansion of digital infrastructure.
Siemens Energy's stock has fallen from a record high in April, as reported by the FAZ. Nevertheless, the group sees its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa on a promising path.
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.
Two security vulnerabilities classified as 'high' in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile allow attackers to execute malicious code and root commands. According to Heise, developers have already released security patches.
The DAX closed significantly lower on Wednesday. According to Tagesschau, renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf and a stalling AI rally are dampening sentiment on the stock exchanges.
Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan started the week with significant losses on Monday. According to Handelsblatt, concerns about the AI sector and the escalation between Israel and Iran are weighing on prices.
Nvidia is launching a new processor series for Windows laptops called Spark, designed to accelerate AI applications and games directly on the device without relying on a cloud connection, the company announced.
Average UK house prices unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in May to £298,806, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Rising mortgage rates fueled by the war in Iran are the cause, according to Halifax.
The DAX rose slightly on Wednesday. According to Handelsblatt, figures from the US are dampening hopes for further gains in chip stocks.
US Donald Trump has issued a new decree on artificial intelligence, as reported by Heise. Meanwhile, Microsoft presented a quantum chip and the Surface with Spark at its Build conference.
Anthropic, the company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed for an initial public offering. The US firm was recently valued at $965 billion, according to Spiegel.
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.