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Last update: a minute agoUkraine Support: Germany’s defence funding for artillery shells is bigger than previously disclosed: an extra €300m has been allocated to the Czech ammunition initiative over the past two years, bringing Germany’s commitments to nearly €900m and enabling delivery of 4.4m large-calibre rounds by Feb 2026. Markets Under Pressure: Global bonds sold off and yields jumped as investors priced in longer inflation risk tied to the Iran conflict and energy disruptions; Europe’s Stoxx 600 and Germany’s DAX both fell sharply, with oil climbing back above $109/bbl. Energy & Policy Backdrop: The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping energy costs elevated and raising the odds of rate pain for households and borrowers. Tech & Sovereignty: France moves to phase out US tools like Zoom/Teams in public services and shift more government PCs to Linux—another push for digital independence. EU Finance Reality Check: The “reparation loan” idea for Ukraine is being replaced by a more straightforward €90bn market-backed borrowing model, meaning real debt and real taxpayer risk.
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