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 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:34:16 GMT Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:34:16 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 78440677 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-germany-s-gas-storage-levels-are-so-low/a-78440677?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Germany's gas storage facilities are only 50% full as traders bet that wholesale prices will fall if the Iran war ends. With around three months until winter, DW asks whether the country can refill its reserves in time. Business 78439153 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/evergrande-founder-hui-ka-yan-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/a-78439153?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars. News 78396946 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/who-really-owns-the-caspian-sea/a-78396946?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Five countries border the Caspian Sea, but none owns a fixed share. A 2018 convention established rules for navigation, security and fishing while leaving some seabed borders unresolved. Business 78408203 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/will-germany-s-drought-push-up-food-prices/a-78408203?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Germany's main farmers' association has warned of a below-average harvest after drought and crops damaged by extreme heat. DW looks into what lower yields could mean for food prices and grocery bills. Business 78351371 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/norway-wealth-fund-sounds-alarm-on-ai-stock-market-bubble/a-78351371?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market downturn? Business 78326555 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/eu-waste-packaging-rules-why-small-businesses-are-worried/a-78326555?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss The EU has introduced new rules targeting packaging waste and "forever chemicals." Although the changes will be phased in slowly, some small sellers have already paused shipments due to the additional red tape. Business 78300076 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-rhine-drought-threatens-germany-s-economic-recovery/a-78300076?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Germany's inland waterways still move around 5% of the nation's goods. With the Rhine at a critically low level, DW explores how the drought is hitting the economy where it hurts most. Business 78145069 Thu, 6 Aug 2026 08:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-is-russia-selling-its-gold/a-78145069?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 78186917 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 06:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ai-ecosystem-s-circular-investment-risk-or-advantage/a-78186917?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss 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. Business 78186441 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-economic-toll-of-spain-s-wildfires/a-78186441?maca=en-rss_en_business-5390-xml-mrss Devastating wildfires are ravaging Spain's tourism, economy and nature. Could the country have done more to prevent them? Business