AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarkets Wrap: Stoxx 600 edged up to near record highs as Germany’s DAX gained and US stocks finished the week higher after weaker-than-expected July non-farm payrolls eased Fed-tightening fears. German Economy Data: Germany’s exports rose 0.9% in June and industrial production improved, adding support to the outlook. RWE Offshore Wind Exit: RWE agreed a $1.22bn settlement with the US to scrap offshore wind leases, redirecting investment toward gas projects—another blow to wind in the US policy shift. Banking/Finance Risk: A new healthcare cyber-risk index flags Germany in the highest pressure tier for ransomware and recovery strain through 2027. Corporate/Investing: Commerzbank is reported to be in talks with UniCredit as the competitive banking landscape tightens. Defense & Industrial Demand: Rheinmetall posted a sharp jump in Q2 revenue and profit on rising European defense spending, though it cut its 2026 sales outlook after Germany canceled a frigate program.
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