AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAutomotive: BMW Group deliveries fell 6.3% in the third quarter, with China sales down 24.8%; fully electric sales in Europe rose 37.5%. Prices and risks: German inflation reached 3.3% in September, its highest since 2023. The IMF warned that a slump in AI investment, conflict and rising debt could weigh on global growth. Business climate: German business insolvencies rose 6.9% in the first seven months of the year, adding to pressure on companies. EU regulation: Germany, Belgium and Italy are seeking an “emergency brake” to halt new EU rules, while Berlin also presses for stronger trade defenses against China. Government: Alexander Schweitzer has taken over as labour minister after Bärbel Bas’s sudden resignation, as President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged the coalition to show discipline and compromise.
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