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German exports up, production falls short of forecasts

German exports up, production falls short of forecasts

By Maria Martinez June 9 (Reuters) - German industrial production rose less than expected in April and economists said the outlook for Europe's largest economy remains weak, despite an unexpected increase in exports.

Analysis-Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels

Analysis-Airbus leans towards Saab as Franco-German fighter unravels

By Tim Hepher, Sabine Siebold and Maria Rugamer PARIS/BERLIN, June 10 (Reuters) - Airbus is increasingly looking to Sweden's Saab as a preferred future partner as the collapse of a Franco-German fighter programme reshapes European defence alliances, three people familiar with the matter said.

Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say

Germany risks recession as Iran energy shock hits growth, DIW economists say

BERLIN, June 10 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is likely to slip into a technical recession this year as an energy price shock triggered by the war in Iran derails a fragile recovery, the DIW economic institute said on Wednesday, cutting its 2026 growth forecast in half.

China's May trade data beat forecasts as exporters rush orders, ride AI wave

China's May trade data beat forecasts as exporters rush orders, ride AI wave

BEIJING, June 9 (Reuters) - China's exports picked up pace in May, as earlier front-loading by overseas buyers to pre-empt Gulf war energy costs fed through to shipments, while steady appetite for semiconductors and AI hardware lent additional support.

Exclusive-Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel

Exclusive-Emirates to offer incentives, safety assurances as Iran war hits travel

By Joanna Plucinska BERLIN, June 9 (Reuters) - Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back customers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on safety and reliable travel connections rather than lower fares, the Gulf airline's President Tim Clark told Reuters on Tuesday.

Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave

Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave

June 9 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Asian investors, either very brave or very foolish, are back to buying the dip on Tuesday and most regional indices are bouncing.

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

SHANGHAI, June 10 (Reuters) - Wang Chuanfu, chairman of BYD, on Tuesday said he expected the Chinese firm to become the world's largest automaker within five years, as he sought to reassure investors following a steep decline in the company's share price.

Breaking: Bayer Leverkusen to sign former Bayern Munich target Kennet Eichhorn

Breaking: Bayer Leverkusen to sign former Bayern Munich target Kennet Eichhorn

FC Bayern will face Kennet Eichhorn next season with Die Werkself.

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

BEIJING, June 8 (Reuters) - China's export growth likely strengthened in May, underpinned by a backlog of overseas orders brought forward to pre-empt energy price pressures tied to the Gulf war, alongside sustained global demand for semiconductors and AI-related components.

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB

Euro zone bond yields steady as Middle East tensions ease, eyes on ECB

LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were steady on Tuesday as easing tensions between Israel and Iran for now calmed fears that their weekend attacks could derail U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal to end the Middle East conflict.

Middle East Conflict and Inflation Threaten Semiconductor Pricing Stability

Middle East Conflict and Inflation Threaten Semiconductor Pricing Stability

Middle East Conflict and Inflation Threaten Semiconductor Pricing Stability

China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp

China car sales downturn extends into May as VW tests EV revamp

BEIJING, June 8 (Reuters) - China's car sales extended a downturn in May that has become a stress test for foreign automakers led by Volkswagen, which is trying to revive its China business through locally developed electric vehicles.