Europe and German Business News Update – January 23 2025

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Today is January 23rd 2026.

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and here are today's top stories.

It’s been a volatile week in the business world. Carl Zeiss Meditec
shocked investors after cutting its profit outlook, leading to
sharp declines in its share price. Meanwhile in Davos, German
Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to restore confidence among global
investors, calling for fresh capital to strengthen Germany’s
economy.

On the global stage, China’s economy continues to struggle with
overcapacity, while exports remain its only growth driver. In the
tech arena, Nvidia’s supremacy is under pressure as Google’s AI
chips gain traction.

Back in Germany, Deutsche Börse’s planned acquisition of Allfunds
lifted investor sentiment, while Volkswagen surprised the market
with stronger-than-expected cash reserves. And in space, Jeff Bezos
unveiled an ambitious business satellite project, positioning Blue
Origin in direct competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Finally, Greece is ramping up gallium production, aiming to secure
Europe’s raw material independence, just as the United States
increases pressure on the EU in the race for rare earths.

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