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Germany's construction sector expects infrastructure fund to fuel turnaround

Germany's construction sector expects infrastructure fund to fuel turnaround

By Christian Kraemer and Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Germany's construction sector, mired in crisis for years, is on the verge of a revival, the country's main construction trade body said on Thursday, as the government pumps hundreds of billions of euros into a massive infrastructure

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.

Italy industry output falls more than expected as economy struggles

Italy industry output falls more than expected as economy struggles

ROME, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Italian industrial output fell 1.0% in October from the month before, data showed on Wednesday, in a renewed sign of weakness for the country's long-struggling manufacturing sector.

MFE's Berlusconi favours Paramount bid for Warner Bros in streaming shake-up

MFE's Berlusconi favours Paramount bid for Warner Bros in streaming shake-up

By Elvira Pollina COLOGNO MONZESE, Italy, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pier Silvio Berlusconi, chief executive of European broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope, said he would prefer Paramount’s Skydance rather than Netflix as a buyer for Warner Bros Discovery, arguing the move would boost competition in the

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Analysis-Euro's hidden strength could muddy the ECB's 'good place'

Analysis-Euro's hidden strength could muddy the ECB's 'good place'

Dec 9 (Reuters) - The strength of the euro is amplifying the deflationary effect of China’s export machine, which may end up being the catalyst that could jolt the European Central Bank out of its "good place" and into more interest rate cuts.