Europe and German Business News Update – January 21th 2026

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the latest insights from the German market….. Today is January 21th 2026. My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio Line.…. and here are today's top stories. The German glass producer Schott is taking a cautious approach to its US expansion. CEO Torsten Derr says the company will focus on innovation at home, as global tensions make foreign investments increasingly risky. At the same time, BDA President Rainer Dulger warns that Germany’s economy is reaching a critical point. He’s calling for six major reforms to revive growth and competitiveness. In Davos, trade tensions are heating up. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has accused the United States of breaking promises over tariffs. US Treasury Secretary Bessent fired back, urging the EU to stay calm. A new study also warns that Europe’s growing dependence on American LNG could turn into its next energy trap. And finally, in the business world, the German AI start-up Langdock is quietly taking off. With a tenfold increase in revenue, it’s now one of Europe’s most promising tech firms. Investors, meanwhile, keep an eye on Goldman Sachs, where chief strategist Peter Oppenheimer expects some turbulence — but believes the markets will remain in an upward trend, powered by strong commodity prices. Those were the key market stories for today. Stay tuned for more insights in our next edition.