Europe and German Business News Update – July 31 2025

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Today is July 31th 2025.

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and here are today's top stories.

Mercedes-Benz is facing tough times, with profits plunging by over
50 percent. Sluggish sales of electric models, especially the GLC
SUV, are to blame. Meanwhile, HSBC’s earnings took a hit from heavy
write-downs, but UBS posted a stunning 111 percent profit
jump.

Porsche has again revised its 2025 outlook downward, and BASF warns
of weak global demand amid trade tensions and U.S. tariffs.

On a brighter note, Adidas is thriving. Under CEO Björn Gulden, the
brand is growing fast and widening its lead over Puma. Fintech firm
Revolut, led by Béatrice Cossa-Dumurgier, has bold ambitions to
become the “JP Morgan of digital banking.”

Over on Wall Street, AI is fueling market momentum, but analysts
are eyeing a potential correction. At the same time, Ether is back
in the spotlight.

In real estate, rent-to-own models are gaining appeal. Developer
Christoph Gröner, however, is under pressure due to tax
issues.

And Europe’s new supply chain law is ramping up
bureaucracy—especially for wood and palm oil products. Yet Bosch is
doubling down on its automotive business, particularly outside
Europe.

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