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German Economic Council significantly revised up growth forecast, says chair

German Economic Council significantly revised up growth forecast, says chair

BERLIN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Council of Economic Experts significantly revised up its growth forecasts for Europe's largest economy thanks to a quicker-than-expected recovery from the energy shocks created by the Iran war, said council chair Monika Schnitzer on Wednesday.

Merz says Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism

Merz says Germany faces historic test over rise in antisemitism

BERLIN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Germany faced a test of its commitment to protecting its Jewish community as he decried the "horrifying sight" of kindergartens and synagogues protected by bulletproof glass and armed police.

Germany set to get its 1st female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

Germany set to get its 1st female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

Germany is set to get its first female president after Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party nominated Ilse Aigner, a center-right politician with appeal to liberals, to become the country’s head of state next year

Germany set to get its first female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

Germany set to get its first female president as governing parties unite around ex-minister

Germany is set to get its first female president after Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party nominated Ilse Aigner, a center-right politician with appeal to liberals, to become the country’s head of state next year

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices slid about 2% to fresh two-month lows on Tuesday after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of additional Middle East supply disruptions.

Stocks gain as CoreWeave reignites AI trade

Stocks gain as CoreWeave reignites AI trade

By Danilo Masoni and Stella Qiu MILAN/SYDNEY, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Wednesday as investors looked past mounting expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate rises and focused on a renewed wave of AI optimism after strong results from AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave.

German growth stronger than expected, seen picking up: Bundesbank chief

German growth stronger than expected, seen picking up: Bundesbank chief

FRANKFURT, Nov 11 (Reuters) - German economic growth will accelerate this quarter as Europe's largest economy recovers faster than expected, even if deep structural challenges continue to hold it back, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday.

Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased to a two-month low on Tuesday after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of additional Middle East supply disruptions.

Rubio makes clear that Trump's foreign policy won't change after GOP election losses

Rubio makes clear that Trump's foreign policy won't change after GOP election losses

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Republican losses in the midterm elections won't affect the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy

Tech lifts world stocks as CoreWeave revives AI trade

Tech lifts world stocks as CoreWeave revives AI trade

By Danilo Masoni MILAN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Technology stocks lifted world shares on Wednesday as investors looked past mounting expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and focused on renewed optimism about artificial intelligence after strong results from cloud computing firm CoreWeave.

Germany set to get its first female president after Merz backs Bavarian conservative Aigner

Germany set to get its first female president after Merz backs Bavarian conservative Aigner

BERLIN, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Germany looks set to get its first female head of state next year after Chancellor Friedrich Merz nominated Ilse Aigner on Monday as his conservatives' candidate to replace President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the largely ceremonial role.

Germany's Helsing to unveil AI-based military software as a rival to Palantir

Germany's Helsing to unveil AI-based military software as a rival to Palantir

BERLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) - German defence firm Helsing will present new artificial intelligence-based military targeting software on Wednesday, seeking to benefit from growing concerns among European governments about relying on US companies such as Palantir.