Europe and German Business News Update – September 17th 2025

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the latest insights from the German market….. Today is September 17th 2025. My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio Line.…. and here are today's top stories. Gold has punched through the $3,700 mark, lifted by a softer US dollar and rising hopes for rate cuts. At the same time, the euro is surging toward $1.20, easing import costs but turning the screw on Europe’s exporters. Two tides, one message: pricing power is shifting in favor of buyers while margins at global manufacturers get tighter. In aviation, Airbus is staring at a stubborn engine shortage. Around 70 finished jets are parked and waiting, putting the 820-delivery target at risk. Over at Lufthansa, former Eon chief Johannes Teyssen is set to chair the supervisory board—governance change in a sector still rebuilding its resilience. Deal talk in heavy industry: Thyssen-Krupp is weighing a non-binding bid from Jindal Steel for its struggling steel unit. If it happens, it could unclog the balance sheet and focus capital where returns are higher. Jobs are in motion, too. Ford plans up to 1,000 cuts in Cologne as EV demand falls short of projections after subsidies were pulled. It’s a reminder that transition stories are financial stories first. And in finance, the Bafin has flagged risks at two PSD banks and fined Varengold Bank over anti-money-laundering gaps. While traditional lenders digest higher funding costs, investors keep flocking to private debt—and AI-driven tools in asset management are quietly sharpening selection and risk control. Finally, a bright spot in climate tech: Genomines raises $45 million to extract nickel with engineered plants—phytomining—already in trials with three automakers. Alongside that, Bioweg scales bio-based materials to replace microplastics. Real money is now chasing real solutions. That's today's business update. Thanks for tuning in to Business Insights. See you next time!