Europe and German Business News Update – January 13th 2026

Welcome to the infobrokerworld News Update, where we bring you the latest insights from the German market….. Today is January13th 2026. My Name is Ray Cooks the AI voice of the infobrokerworld Audio Line.…. and here are today's top stories. The financial world is once again focused on the Federal Reserve, where investigations into Chair Jerome Powell are creating turbulence. Many see this as a direct challenge to the Fed’s independence, a move that’s unsettling investors. Gold prices are climbing to new highs, while the US dollar continues to weaken, raising concerns about political interference from Donald Trump’s camp. Meanwhile, Germany’s stock market remains resilient. A new DAX survey points to further gains, even as analysts warn of possible corrections in the US. Industrial company Deutz is seeing strong momentum, with its shares hitting their highest level since 2007, driven by demand in the defense sector. On the global stage, China’s ultra-high-voltage networks are revolutionizing energy transport and becoming a major export success. Europe, however, risks falling behind in this crucial technology race. At the same time, the EU plans to relax tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, signaling a thaw in trade tensions. And in Germany’s tech scene, Polarise has secured €117 million to build a data center for Deutsche Telekom, while the government is investing €805 million in an AI Gigafactory—a clear sign that artificial intelligence is now a national priority. That wraps up today’s business headlines. Thanks for listening, and join us again for the next update.