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 2026-07-19T02:23:05Z 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/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 https://www.dw.com/en/are-german-companies-leaving-the-country/a-77875399?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Should I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbers. 2026-07-12T16:46:00Z Business en 77875399 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-richest-man-takes-on-big-tech/a-77893723?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Supermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. 2026-07-11T12:10:00Z Business en 77893723 https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-strait-of-hormuz-still-iran-s-trump-card/a-77870807?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire. 2026-07-09T07:51:00Z Business en 77870807 https://www.dw.com/en/why-volkswagen-s-huge-workforce-became-a-costly-burden/a-77766154?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? 2026-07-07T08:21:00Z Business en 77766154 https://www.dw.com/en/far-right-afd-threatens-eastern-germany-s-energy-transition/a-77806872?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Germany's far-right AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies could harm the economy. 2026-07-03T13:07:00Z Business en 77806872 https://www.dw.com/en/sick-leave-germany-rising-but-not-the-worst-in-europe/a-77815488?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? 2026-07-03T12:52:00Z Business en 77815488 https://www.dw.com/en/us-declines-to-renew-usmca-trade-pact-with-mexico-canada/a-77793686?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Lengthy negotiations are expected as the Trump administration seeks changes to a trade deal with Mexico and Canada that has streamlined supply chains across North America. 2026-07-01T22:41:00Z News en 77793686 https://www.dw.com/en/digital-euro-the-plan-to-trump-proof-the-eu-s-economies/a-77686564?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without prompting a flight from bank savings. 2026-07-01T09:11:00Z Business en 77686564 https://www.dw.com/en/portugal-s-golden-visa-delays-spark-legal-fight/a-77755949?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf After waiting years for their "golden visas," investors are taking Portugal to court. Tougher citizenship rules have added fuel to the growing dispute. 2026-06-30T13:59:00Z Business en 77755949 https://www.dw.com/en/bayer-why-so-many-roundup-weedkiller-lawsuits/a-77717842?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will shield the chemical giant from paying billions. 2026-06-26T11:37:00Z Business en 77717842 https://www.dw.com/en/trump-offers-iran-an-economic-lifeline-with-strings/a-77621800?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Iran has seen a speedy rebound in oil exports after the US-Iran deal granted immediate waivers on US sanctions. Relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction fund now hinge on Tehran meeting key conditions. 2026-06-24T12:26:00Z Business en 77621800 https://www.dw.com/en/europe-is-spending-billions-to-rearm-so-why-the-delays/a-77650976?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts. 2026-06-23T09:50:00Z Business en 77650976 https://www.dw.com/en/the-man-who-knew-but-didn-t-say-alan-greenspan-1926-2026/a-77658667?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf Alan Greenspan’s reputation as head of the US Federal Reserve was legendary — not least because of his reputation for convoluted statements. However, the 2008/9 financial crisis took a toll on his standing. 2026-06-22T13:21:00Z Business en 77658667 https://www.dw.com/en/can-europe-build-its-own-ai-heavyweights-to-rival-the-us/a-77629735?maca=en-rss-en-bus-2091-rdf With AI dominated by US firms, Europe is pushing for more independence. New partnerships, investments and startups aim to boost the continent's digital sovereignty, but challenges around funding and regulation remain. 2026-06-19T14:27:00Z Business en 77629735