German-US Investment Retreat: Data show German direct investment in the US has fallen to a three-year low as tariff uncertainty and policy swings under Trump make companies pause. Sovereign Debt Watch: Greece’s bond yields are improving versus Italy and France as Athens accelerates debt repayments, a sign investors are demanding less compensation. Climate Finance Stress Test: New reporting warns Europe’s wildfire and flood costs are increasingly uninsured and will land on public budgets, turning climate damage into a recurring fiscal risk. Competition Scrutiny in Retail: Investigations allege Michelin’s Euromaster pricing strategy is undercutting rivals across Europe, raising competition-law concerns. Auto Industry Pressure: Germany’s car sector is shedding jobs amid intensifying Chinese competition, adding to the wider manufacturing employment slide. Defence Tech Dealmaking: Munich’s Helsing is using Rakuten to help push its HX-2 strike drone toward a potential Japanese procurement, with testing running through September. AI for Enterprise Testing: Synthesized launched a Test Data Agent aimed at validating AI agents in production-faithful environments, targeting complex SAP workflows. Water and Logistics Risk: Rhine drought threatens construction supplies and broader economic activity as low water levels disrupt freight. Corporate Moves in Renewables: Cube Green Energy appoints Felix Grolman as executive chair after his exit from VSB Group, signaling continued focus on wind, agri-PV and storage in Germany and France.