AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRates & Bonds: Euro zone long-dated government yields surged to multi-year highs as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices revived inflation fears, pushing Germany’s Bund yield to a fresh 15-year peak and weighing on European stocks. Market Mood: Global equities drifted lower as investors priced in stickier rates; in the US, stocks closed down amid Iran-related uncertainty and a jump in Treasury yields. Precious Metals: Gold and silver rose as the weaker dollar and softer Fed-hike expectations offset the oil-driven yield pressure. Germany Immigration (Policy): Germany published the 2026 minimum salary threshold (€45,630 gross annually) for the “professionally experienced worker” visa, tightening entry economics for employers and applicants. Crypto/Regulation: Austria fined Bitpanda €70,000 over MiCA-related breaches, adding to the compliance pressure on crypto platforms. Corporate/Finance Tech: Deutsche Telekom bought Macquarie’s Polish fibre and TV assets in a €1bn deal, signaling continued telecom infrastructure investment. Healthcare (Germany): Arrowhead’s REDEMPLO® (plozasiran) is now listed in Germany’s reimbursement system, giving FCS patients a new quarterly injection option. Business & Industry: amsight said AM North adopted its production quality software to cut manual documentation and improve traceability for certified additive manufacturing.
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