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 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:21:18 GMT Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:21:18 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 77322623 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 07:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-even-a-peace-deal-won-t-fix-energy-crunch/a-77322623?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss The growing energy and supply chain crisis is unlikely to ease even if the US and Iran step back from the brink. Experts warn that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and repairing infrastructure could take months or years. Business 77387950 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/saudi-arabia-and-russia-draw-closer-amid-opec-upheaval/a-77387950?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss As Saudi Arabia and Russia deepen cooperation, their combined influence over global oil supply is growing. Could this shift the balance of power in energy markets? Business 77167930 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-owns-the-billions-in-germany-s-dormant-bank-accounts/a-77167930?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Billions of euros sit untouched in dormant bank accounts in Germany. With heirs unaware and no central register in place, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money. Business 77295494 Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-china-keeps-north-korea-s-economy-alive/a-77295494?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Pyongyang relies on China for 95% of its legitimate trade; hacking, arms deals and remittances also help it stay afloat. Business 77167075 Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/german-town-prints-its-own-cash-to-cut-co2-emissions/a-77167075?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss It started as a school project to promote local businesses in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps to cut emissions. Environment 77303795 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/space-race-why-portugal-is-reaching-for-the-stars/a-77303795?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic. Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation? World 77325707 Thu, 28 May 2026 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/suez-panama-canals-charge-for-transit-why-can-t-hormuz/a-77325707?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for vessels to ship through the Strait of Hormuz. DW explores the reasons why Egypt can charge for the Suez Canal and Panama for its waterway, but Iran can't. Business 77313462 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-oil-shortages-threaten-global-energy-security/a-77313462?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. Business 77310083 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/germany-eyes-heat-pumps-as-iran-war-drives-energy-costs-up/a-77310083?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps? Business 77297459 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ferrari-unveils-its-first-all-electric-car-the-4-door-luce/a-77297459?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss The Italian supercar giant has released images of what will be both its first ever pure EV, and its first car that can seat five people. The Luce eyes a younger clientele and the increasingly competitive Chinese market. News