DAX rocked as storm clouds form over Germany
Investors more pessimistic about the German economy than at any other point since the financial crisis
Germany
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Energy intensive sectors at risk amid concerns over gas shortages
With food and healthcare industries given priority, sectors like the chemical industry would shoulder a heavier burden
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Climate change begins to hamper German economy
Falling water levels have made rivers impassable and will disrupt supply chains
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DAX rebounds but Europe fears recession
Fears the energy crisis will worsen sent the euro tumbling to its lowest level against the dollar since 2002
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VanEck rolls out sustainable food ETF
‘Without profound changes in agriculture and food production, the world will not be able to stop climate change’
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DWS chief exits amid greenwashing allegations
A year after the asset manager’s ex-head of sustainability made similar accusations
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EC pledges nearly €1bn to boost Europe’s defences
‘Notably in space, cyber and various high-end capabilities’
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Data centre boom expected in Europe
Some 100 new projects due to be introduced, with most based in so-called tier 2 markets
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Divisions emerge as Europe plots to end Russian oil imports
As German exports to Russia hit two-year low
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Euro GDP growth hits 5% but clouds remain on horizon
‘The strength of the recovery remains dependent on future developments related to the Covid-19 and, importantly, to the geopolitical situation’
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Munich Re and MAPFRE invest in European real estate fund
‘During the pandemic, attractive office properties in central locations have proven again to be a potential source of steady income’
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Chinese investment in Europe maintains downward trajectory
Last year was the second slowest year for Chinese investment since 2013