Europe and German Business News Update – September 23rd 2025

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the latest insights from the German market….. Today is September 23rdth 2025. My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio Line.…. and here are today's top stories. The Deutsche Bahn is preparing for change, as Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder introduced Evelyn Palla as the new CEO. She is expected to make the company leaner and faster, but the railway union EVG is already pushing back. On the markets, uncertainty about the US dollar is growing. Investors are rushing to hedge their portfolios, while gold has reached its 36th record this year and silver is at its highest in 14 years. The auto sector remains under pressure, with Porsche cutting its forecast again. Still, some traders believe the DAX could see a year-end rally. And in pharmaceuticals, Bayer has launched a critical trial for a new Parkinson’s therapy, while Roche is entering the booming weight-loss market. Meanwhile, in energy, start-ups are driving innovation. Factor2 Energy is developing breakthrough geothermal technology, and Voltfang is expanding battery storage to stabilize electricity prices. That's today's business update. Thanks for tuning in to Business Insights. See you next time!