Europe and German Business News Update – September 18th 2025

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the
latest insights from the German market…..

Today is September 18th 2025.

My Name is Jennifer Bennett the AI voice of the
infobrokerworld Audio Line.….

and here are today's top stories.

Synthetic voices are getting startlingly good—but brands still win
trust through a human touch. In audio branding, the message isn’t
just what you say, it’s the tone, timing, and warmth behind
it.

AI is also changing how brands compete. Syzygy’s Frank Wolfram
argues data can sharpen positioning, while creativity keeps the
story memorable. In other words, let the machine sift the noise;
let people make the meaning.

On markets, investors are watching the Bank of England as stubborn
UK inflation keeps the rate debate alive. In equities, Puma pops on
speculation around the Pinault family’s stake, while private equity
remains a magnet for wealthy investors even as deal activity
slows.

In industry, Continental will spin off Aumovio to refocus on its
core, and India’s Jindal Steel & Power circles Thyssen-Krupp
Steel. China’s C919 shows how industrial policy can take
wing—literally.

Finance and tech are converging fast: Comdirect is preparing crypto
trading for retail clients. Meanwhile, mandatory e-invoicing is
coming—convenient one-click setups can be a gateway for
fraud.

In energy, the “Sila Atlantik” project proposes a subsea cable to
bring low-cost Moroccan power to Germany. And finally, platform
headlines: the EBA’s José Manuel Campa tours two small German
banks, and TikTok gets another reprieve in the United States.

That’s all for today’s update. We’ll be back soon with the latest
in business and markets.