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German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

German business activity grows in September, PMI shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 23 (Reuters) - German business activity expanded solidly in September despite firms facing increased inflationary pressures, a preliminary business survey showed on Wednesday.

German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts

German institutes raise 2026 and 2027 economic growth forecasts

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Germany's leading economic institutes raised their forecasts for growth in Europe's largest economy for this year and next on Thursday, noting that the economy performed significantly better in the first half of 2026 than had been expected in the spring.

Fearing break-up, Uniper workers want IPO, not sale, as privatisation picks up

Fearing break-up, Uniper workers want IPO, not sale, as privatisation picks up

DUESSELDORF/FRANKFURT, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Uniper labour representatives oppose a sale of the state-owned utility to a strategic bidder, the head of its works council said, arguing that an initial public offering would avoid the risk of a break-up.

Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

Global bond selloff deepens, as US 30-year yields hit highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper, Sophie Kiderlin and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a selloff that has accelerated of late on worries that high energy costs, resilient economic growth and

Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

Global bond rout rolls on, pushes 30-year U.S. Treasury yields to highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - U.S. 30-year borrowing costs hit their highest in over 20 years on Thursday, adding strain to the government's long-term finances, as investors upped the compensation they demand to hold bonds given strong economic growth and high

Global bond rout rolls on, pushing US 30-year yield to highest since 2004

Global bond rout rolls on, pushing US 30-year yield to highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated borrowing costs hit their highest in over 20 years on Thursday, extending a selloff as holders demand greater compensation to hold government bonds given strong economic growth, high levels of debt and rising energy costs

Euro Strengthens Against Pound Amid Upbeat German Ifo Data, Despite Broader USD Pressure

Euro Strengthens Against Pound Amid Upbeat German Ifo Data, Despite Broader USD Pressure

Euro Strengthens Against Pound Amid Upbeat German Ifo Data, Despite Broader USD Pressure

Global bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004

Global bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004

By Amanda Cooper, Sophie Kiderlin and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a global selloff that has accelerated on worries that high energy costs, resilient economic growth and

Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

Bond market sell-off rumbles on ahead of Trump and XI talks

By Marc Jones LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - World financial markets remained on edge on Thursday after concerns about the Iran war and inflation pain had triggered the sharpest sell-off in US Treasuries and other benchmark government bonds since last year's Liberation Day turmoil.

Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting

Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mounting

At the start of the Iran war, many feared that Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz would send oil prices through the roof and throttle the global economy

Trading Day: US yields cross 5% threshold

Trading Day: US yields cross 5% threshold

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US bond yields soared on Wednesday, in many cases to the highest since 2007, and expectations of an interest rate hike next month surged, after figures showed that US business activity is expanding at its fastest pace in more than five years.

Porsche's decline from crown jewel to millstone for parent Volkswagen

Porsche's decline from crown jewel to millstone for parent Volkswagen

By Rachel More, Christoph Steitz and Christina Amann BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Long Volkswagen's most reliable profit driver, luxury sports car maker Porsche has become its biggest problem, creating a road bump for CEO Oliver Blume's restructuring plans at Europe's biggest carmaker.