AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutos: Mercedes-Benz’s China slump cut third-quarter revenue 4.5%, with car sales in China down 31%. The company lowered its profit outlook and plans voluntary buyouts for German support staff. Trade and technology: Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi agreed to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, semiconductors and batteries; Japan’s push to qualify for EU electric-car subsidies remains unresolved. Markets and energy: Deutsche Bank shares rose after a record third-quarter profit, while European gas prices hit €100/MWh for the first time since 2022. Industry: Germany plans to expand its hydrogen pipeline network to 1,500 kilometres by 2027. Infineon will invest €1.1 billion in chip production in Austria as AI demand grows. German consumer sentiment has weakened amid inflation fears.
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