Europe and German Business News Update – August 1st 2025

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Today is August 1st 2025.

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and here are today's top stories.

Microsoft has made history, surpassing a four trillion dollar
market valuation for the first time. The tech giant's cloud
business soared, fueling strong quarterly earnings and boosting
investor confidence. Meanwhile, Cloudflare is challenging Google’s
AI search dominance, proposing a new model for how online content
is accessed and monetized.

In the retail sector, Chinese giant JD.com has launched a takeover
bid for Ceconomy, the parent of Media Markt. This move could
reshape the European electronics retail landscape. Simultaneously,
Allunity, backed by DWS, has introduced the first euro stablecoin
with approval from German regulator BaFin, marking a breakthrough
in regulated crypto-assets.

On the downside, auto supplier ZF expects losses in 2025, despite
restructuring efforts, as the automotive sector remains weak. The
German private equity market is also feeling the strain of U.S.
tariff policies, while DAX bonds with four percent yields are
drawing investor interest.

Lastly, Sheglam, a Shein subsidiary, continues its rapid rise
across Europe, and analysts remain optimistic on Adidas, despite a
recent slump in its share price.

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