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German economy remains stuck in meagre growth phase, institutes say

German economy remains stuck in meagre growth phase, institutes say

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Germany's economy has stabilised but remains stuck in a phase of only meagre growth, with a planned fiscal expansion from next year set to provide only limited momentum, two German economic institutes said on Thursday.

Ford suppliers receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licences

Ford suppliers receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licences

By Lewis Jackson and Nora Eckert Dec 10 - Chinese rare-earth magnet suppliers to U.S. automaker Ford Motor were included in the first batch of new export licences issued by Beijing to boost shipments and reduce shortages of the vital components, the carmaker said on Wednesday.

Germany's 10-year yield hits fresh nine-month high, central banks in focus

Germany's 10-year yield hits fresh nine-month high, central banks in focus

By Joice Alves and Alun John LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Germany's 10-year borrowing costs hit fresh multi-month highs on Wednesday as traders price out any chance of further European Central Bank rate cuts, while looking ahead to an important Federal Reserve meeting later in the day.

Israeli Druze leader seeks US security guarantees for Syrian minority

Israeli Druze leader seeks US security guarantees for Syrian minority

By Olivia Le Poidevin and Suleiman Al-Khalidi GENEVA, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Israeli Druze leader Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif urged the United States to guarantee the security of the Druze community in Syria to prevent a recurrence of intense violence earlier this year in Sweida, a Druze-majority province in

Germany's 2026 economic growth to get boost from extra working days

Germany's 2026 economic growth to get boost from extra working days

By Rene Wagner and Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is set for a calendar-related boost in 2026, as a slight increase in the number of working days is projected to boost growth by about a third, in a welcome development after two years of contraction.

German industrial output rises more than expected in October

German industrial output rises more than expected in October

By Maria Martinez Dec 8 (Reuters) - German industrial production rose much more than expected in October but economists see no signs of a broader upturn as structural headwinds will continue to take their toll on businesses.

German corporate bankruptcies to surge to a decade high in 2025

German corporate bankruptcies to surge to a decade high in 2025

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - German corporate insolvencies are projected to hit their highest level in more than a decade this year, a new study revealed on Monday, as the nation grapples with a stubborn economic downturn.

No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says

No need to 'break' with US over security policy, German spy chief says

By Sarah Marsh BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) - There is no need for a rupture between Europe and the U.S. over Washington's new Security Strategy warning of "civilizational erasure" in the Old World, Germany's spy chief said on Monday.

German exports unexpectedly rise in October due to EU trade

German exports unexpectedly rise in October due to EU trade

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 9 (Reuters) - German exports rose slightly in October, confounding expectations for a decline thanks to European Union trade, while shipments to the United States and China fell sharply.

German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence

German leader says US strategy shows the need for more European security independence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for Europe to become “much more independent” from the United States in terms of security policy

Oil steadies, Ukraine peace talks and US rate decision in spotlight

Oil steadies, Ukraine peace talks and US rate decision in spotlight

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after slipping 2% in the previous session, as market participants kept a close eye on peace talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine and a looming decision on U.S. interest rates.

China's Li criticises tariffs as record trade surplus irks export markets

China's Li criticises tariffs as record trade surplus irks export markets

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) - China's Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged trading partners to reject rising protectionism, a day after the world's second-largest economy posted a record $1 trillion trade surplus driven by a rush of exports to non-U.S. markets.