https://www.dw.com/s-1431?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages en 2026 DW Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:37:43 GMT Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:37:43 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1431?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 77991886 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-youth-jobs-crisis-is-becoming-global/a-77991886?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 77966509 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-ai-and-satellites-help-fight-wildfires/a-77966509?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 77980704 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-s-oil-supply-threat-extends-beyond-strait-of-hormuz/a-77980704?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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? Business 77978372 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/us-slaps-25-tariffs-on-brazil-with-election-looming/a-77978372?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. News 77853943 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-why-europe-is-falling-behind-and-how-it-can-catch-up/a-77853943?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 77971997 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-gold-prices-extend-their-record-breaking-run/a-77971997?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 77847180 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-indonesia-s-economy-is-under-pressure/a-77847180?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Southeast Asia's largest economy risks losing its emerging-market status as President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans rattle markets. Can he deliver growth? Business 77875399 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/are-german-companies-leaving-the-country/a-77875399?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 77893723 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-s-richest-man-takes-on-big-tech/a-77893723?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Supermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. Business 77870807 Thu, 9 Jul 2026 07:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-strait-of-hormuz-still-iran-s-trump-card/a-77870807?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business