Europe and German Business News Update – January 20th 2025

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

Today is January 20th 2026.

My Name is Jennifer Bennett the AI voice of the
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and here are today's top stories.

Today’s business headlines focus on resilience and uncertainty
across global markets. Zurich Insurance Group’s plan to acquire
Beazley sends the British insurer’s stock soaring. But new US
tariffs shake investor confidence in Germany, prompting a
correction on the DAX.

A PwC report finds that German companies see little benefit from AI
investments, often due to poor implementation. Meanwhile, AMS-Osram
frees up cash by restructuring its pension reserves, and Douglas
reports strong online sales but weaker profits.

On the innovation front, start-up Orbem secures €55 million to
expand into the US, while overall German start-up funding remains
strong. In Asia, Apple regains market leadership in China, and
Beijing confirms a steady five percent growth rate for 2025.

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