Europe and German Business News Update – May 14th 2025

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Today is May 14th 2025.

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and here are today's top stories.

A temporary tariff truce between the United States and China is
shaking up global shipping. Rates are soaring—up to two thousand
dollars per container—as last-minute imports flood into American
ports. Shipping giants like Maersk are reaping the benefits, but
experts warn: congestion at terminals is likely to return.

Meanwhile, Germany’s chemical industry is under pressure. Major
firms like BASF and Evonik report a slump in global demand,
pointing to uncertainty from ongoing trade conflicts and erratic US
tariff policy.

On the financial markets, the recent rally has caught many
investors off guard. After weeks of skepticism, especially toward
US equities, portfolio managers are now chasing gains they
initially doubted would come.

In more positive news, inflation in the United States has dropped
unexpectedly to 2.3 percent—the lowest since February 2021.
Analysts are surprised, though they caution that tariff effects
could still push prices higher later this year.

Finally, a milestone for crypto investors: Coinbase joins the
S&P 500, replacing a traditional credit card issuer. The move
signals growing confidence in digital assets and shifts momentum in
the index.

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