Europe and German Business News Update – January 19th 2025

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

Today is January 19th 2026.

My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio
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and here are today's top stories.

It’s been a turbulent start to the week in the world of business
and finance.
German companies are still slow to digitalize — despite billions in
government support waiting to be used. At the same time, the global
semiconductor market is heating up. The artificial intelligence
boom is driving chip prices higher, leaving manufacturers and
consumers facing rising costs.

In the energy sector, utility giant EnBW is writing off 1.2 billion
euros after abandoning two offshore wind projects. CEO Georg
Stamatelopoulos calls it a strategic step, not a setback — a move
to focus on more profitable investments.

Meanwhile, investors are growing cautious about the MSCI World ETF,
and the debate over inheritance tax reform in Germany is unsettling
business owners. On a brighter note, clean-tech start-up Terralayr
has raised 192 million euros to reshape the battery storage market,
helping utilities make better use of renewable energy.

Globally, Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threats against Europe
dominate headlines as leaders gather in Davos for the World
Economic Forum. The dispute over Greenland’s vast resources adds
another layer of tension to transatlantic relations — reminding
everyone that geopolitics and economics are now inseparable.

That wraps up today’s business headlines. Thanks for listening, and
join us again for the next update.