Europe and German Business News Update – October 13th 2025

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the latest insights from the German market….. Today is October 13th 2025. My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio Line.…. and here are today's top stories. Germany’s chemicals distributor Brenntag slid after UBS cut the stock to sell, highlighting pressure in bulk and specialty operations. Water-filter maker Brita is shifting gears: CEO Markus Hankammer targets the one-billion-euro mark and pushes smart, UV-LED enabled products to build a lifestyle brand. On today’s market radar, Germany’s wholesale prices will serve as an early inflation signal, while China’s exports remain the key gauge for global demand. Industrial moves continue: BSH will close two appliance plants and cut about 1,400 jobs as demand cools. In equities, a fresh take argues Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Alphabet aren’t overpriced once sector accounting quirks are considered. Autos are mixed: Volkswagen’s EV deliveries outpace last year, but momentum is fading. In finance, Julius Baer faces potential loan losses tied to Degag. Strategically, BASF is selling a majority of its coatings arm to Carlyle, with proceeds supporting its portfolio shift. And in energy tech, start-up Sinn Power showcases floating solar, where water cooling lifts output, as Apple hardens hardware security to fend off even state-level attacks. That's today's business update. Thanks for tuning in to Business Insights. See you next time! ++++++++++++++++ 🎧 About the Daily News Update The infobroker.de Daily News Update delivers the latest business news and social developments from Germany every weekday, Monday to Friday compactly summarized in English. The format is designed for international listeners who want to stay informed about developments in Germany’s economy, politics, technology, and society, concise, independent, and journalistically curated. Each episode highlights the day’s key topics, offering executives, analysts, and media professionals a quick and reliable overview of current events in Germany. Produced by infobroker.de, a professional provider of research and data analysis services, the Daily News Update combines editorial quality with technological efficiency, using advanced AI tools for audio and speech production. Goal: Delivering up-to-date knowledge from Germany, clear, relevant, and globally accessible. Available on all major podcast platforms and on the website: 👉 https://www.infobrokerworld.com/the-daily-news-update/ 🏢 About infobrokerworld.com Infobrokerworld.com is an independent information service provider specializing in professional business data and research. Founded in 1990 by Information Professional Michael Klems, the service supports companies, consultants, and creatives in obtaining reliable information from external databases – worldwide and without the need for their own data subscriptions. With more than 1,200 specialized research services, infobroker.de provides access to over 40 million company profiles, commercial register data, trademark and insolvency reports. Clients receive verified data on companies in Germany, Europe, the USA, Asia, and beyond – conveniently delivered by email after simple online ordering. The portfolio covers credit reports, company profiles, trademark searches, and monitoring services, as well as AI-based solutions such as ChatGPT consulting, AI image production, and podcast and video content creation. Michael Klems is recognized as one of Germany’s leading Information Professionals. As an author, speaker, and lecturer, he shares his expertise in online research, data analysis, and the use of artificial intelligence in business. infobroker.de combines decades of experience in information research with modern digital methods to provide accurate and up-to-date business intelligence. Website: https://www.infobrokerworld.com/