Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Business https://www.dw.com/s-1431?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-08-08T04:11:37Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1431?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-russia-selling-its-gold/a-78145069?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial crisis. 2026-08-06T08:21:00Z Business en 78145069 https://www.dw.com/en/ai-ecosystem-s-circular-investment-risk-or-advantage/a-78186917?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages. 2026-08-05T06:57:00Z Business en 78186917 https://www.dw.com/en/the-economic-toll-of-spain-s-wildfires/a-78186441?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent them? 2026-08-03T05:05:00Z Business en 78186441 https://www.dw.com/en/humanoid-robots-trump-s-latest-china-trade-battle/a-78181288?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, a market Chinese tech firms dominate. Although Washington cited national security risks, analysts think Donald Trump is buying time for US robot makers to catch up. 2026-07-31T13:06:00Z Business en 78181288 https://www.dw.com/en/bmw-to-volkswagen-how-deep-is-germany-s-auto-industry-cull/a-78168695?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf BMW joins VW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in cutting thousands of jobs, as Chinese rivals erode their market share. DW recaps the major reforms German automakers are pursuing to safeguard their future. 2026-07-30T13:24:00Z Business en 78168695 https://www.dw.com/en/how-two-wars-and-el-nino-could-fuel-world-hunger/a-78126433?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East haven't yet crippled global food supplies. Add a powerful weather pattern like El Nino, however, and the risks multiply. 2026-07-29T08:27:00Z Business en 78126433 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-how-weather-extremes-impact-local-agriculture/a-78149292?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Heat, drought, heavy rain and late frosts are taking a toll on German farmers. They increasingly respond with adapted varieties, new crops, modern breeding techniques and modified farming methods. 2026-07-29T06:23:00Z Business en 78149292 https://www.dw.com/en/as-us-iran-war-rages-who-s-risking-the-strait-of-hormuz/a-78130878?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Though Iran continues to attack vessels as leverage in its war with the United States, data show that several shippers continue to transit the waterway. 2026-07-28T09:40:00Z Business en 78130878 https://www.dw.com/en/why-trump-s-forced-labor-tariffs-leave-the-world-puzzled/a-78093903?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses. 2026-07-24T11:01:00Z Business en 78093903 https://www.dw.com/en/ecb-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-amid-iran-war-inflation/a-78085650?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. The impact of the war against Iran on energy costs has pushed inflation over ECB targets. 2026-07-23T13:54:00Z News en 78085650 https://www.dw.com/en/oil-prices-jump-as-hormuz-red-sea-crises-deepen/a-78078835?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets, with the price of crude oil once again passing $100 a barrel. DW examines what could push prices even higher. 2026-07-23T13:36:00Z Business en 78078835 https://www.dw.com/en/us-china-ai-rivalry-heats-up-as-chinese-models-gain-ground/a-77899558?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf China's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over? 2026-07-23T10:02:00Z Business en 77899558 https://www.dw.com/en/will-surge-in-german-business-bankruptcies-hit-growth/a-78037755?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Is this a sign of deeper economic weakness, or just a market correction that could ultimately benefit future growth? 2026-07-22T10:50:00Z Business en 78037755 https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-youth-jobs-crisis-is-becoming-global/a-77991886?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Young people in much of the world face growing competition for entry-level jobs as graduate numbers rise, hiring slows and AI-driven disruption adds uncertainty to career prospects. 2026-07-21T09:06:00Z Business en 77991886 https://www.dw.com/en/how-ai-and-satellites-help-fight-wildfires/a-77966509?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Wildfires are raging across Europe, Canada and beyond. To successfully fight these fires, speed is essential. A German startup uses satellite data and AI to spot fires early. 2026-07-17T10:10:00Z Business en 77966509 https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-oil-supply-threat-extends-beyond-strait-of-hormuz/a-77980704?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Oil and gas producers in the Gulf are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as traffic again comes under fire. But is Iran also turning its attention to the pipelines meant to bypass the waterway? 2026-07-17T09:53:00Z Business en 77980704 https://www.dw.com/en/us-slaps-25-tariffs-on-brazil-with-election-looming/a-77978372?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The US will impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting later this month. It's the first action in the Trump administration's new tariff strategy, after the Supreme Court struck down its prior impositions. 2026-07-16T09:47:00Z News en 77978372 https://www.dw.com/en/ai-why-europe-is-falling-behind-and-how-it-can-catch-up/a-77853943?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Europe trails the US and China in artificial intelligence. Economist and Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says better research funding, venture capital and AI innovation can help it catch up. 2026-07-16T08:15:00Z Business en 77853943 https://www.dw.com/en/will-gold-prices-extend-their-record-breaking-run/a-77971997?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Predictions suggest the price of the precious metal will keep hitting new record highs as investors seek a safe bet in turbulent times. Some forecasts say prices could double within five years. 2026-07-16T08:12:00Z Business en 77971997 https://www.dw.com/en/why-indonesia-s-economy-is-under-pressure/a-77847180?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Southeast Asia's largest economy risks losing its emerging-market status as President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans rattle markets. Can he deliver growth? 2026-07-15T08:13:00Z Business en 77847180