The U.S. is now Germany’s biggest trading partner — taking over from China
After years of China being Germany’s main trading partner, the U.S. looks like it’s quietly taking that top spot as…
Russians flock to see NATO hardware seized in Ukraine; Moscow to beef up weapons, front line forces
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian crowds are flocking to see a new…
Deutsche Bank shares up 8% after first-quarter profit beat, investment banking recovery
Deutsche Bank shares popped to a more than six-year high on Thursday, after the German lender reported a 10% rise…
Shareholder payouts hit a record $1.7 trillion last year as bank profits surged
LONDON — Global dividend payouts to shareholders hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, according to a new report by…
Ukraine war updates: Russia threatens to expel reporters, accuses ambassadors of meddling; Ukraine sinks Black Sea Fleet ship
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia’s Foreign Ministry has accused Western ambassadors of…
Russia ramps up the rhetoric over Moldova, saying West wants to control it; Kremlin slams German military leak
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. A war…
German central bank losses soar, wiping out risk provisions
Losses incurred by the German central bank rocketed into the tens of billions in 2023 due to higher interest rates,…
Germany slashes 2024 growth forecast to just 0.2% as economy in ‘tricky waters,’ minister says
Germany’s gross domestic product is now expected to grow by just 0.2% this year, as the country wades in “tricky…
Trump will quit NATO, Hillary Clinton says, as anxiety mounts over U.S. commitment to the alliance
MUNICH, Germany — NATO members on Saturday weighed the U.S.’ possible withdrawal from the military alliance if Donald Trump returns…
Germany’s defense minister says NATO’s 2% target is just the start: ‘We’ll probably need more’
Germany’s defense minister said on Saturday that his country’s commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defense was just the…
