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Newsletter CW 27/28
- Volkswagen revamps its China strategy to regain market share, accelerating its shift toward locally developed EVs
- NATO members commit to higher defence spending, boosting Europe’s industrial investment and long-term economic growth
- Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, escalating competition in the AI hardware race
Published: July 13, 2026•8 pages
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GeneralJun 29, 2026
Newsletter CW 25/26
- Volkswagen considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs, highlighting mounting pressure on Germany’s automotive industry.
- Trump threatens 100% tariffs over Europe’s digital taxes, escalating transatlantic trade tensions and policy uncertainty
- German business activity falls to an 18-month low, signaling continued weakness in Europe’s largest economy.
7 pages
GeneralJun 15, 2026
Newsletter CW 23/24
- SpaceX completes the largest IPO in history, signaling a new era for public investment in space and AI
- ECB cuts rates again as inflation eases, while signaling that the current easing cycle may be nearing its end
- Deutsche Bank posts its strongest profit since 2007, marking a major milestone in its long-term turnaround
8 pages
GeneralJun 1, 2026
Newsletter CW 21/22
- The ECB signals a possible return to rate hikes as rising energy prices reignite inflation concerns across the eurozone
- Anthropic surpasses OpenAI in private market valuation, highlighting intensifying competition in the race for AI leadership
- Germany’s trade imbalance with China widens as exports decline and concerns over industrial competitiveness grow.
7 pages
GeneralMay 18, 2026
Newsletter CW 19/20
- Germany's auto sector faces 225,000 job cuts by 2035, driven by electrification, Chinese EV competition, and EU emissions rules
- Dangote's $20bn Lagos refinery cuts Nigeria's fuel import dependence, marking Africa's largest industrial project
- Allianz posts strong quarterly earnings on higher premiums and investment income, signaling insurance sector resilience
7 pages
GeneralMay 4, 2026
Newsletter CW 17/18
- U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks, escalating trade tensions and threatening Europe’s automotive sector.
- UAE exits OPEC, weakening the cartel’s influence and reshaping global oil market dynamics.
- Big Tech ramps up AI spending beyond $700bn, intensifying the race for compute, data, and infrastructure leadership.
7 pages
GeneralApr 20, 2026
Newsletter CW 15/16
- Elevated energy prices persist amid Middle East tensions and U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil, sustaining inflation pressure.
- Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global oil flows and highlighting critical energy supply risks.
- Eurozone inflation resurges on energy shock, complicating ECB policy and raising stagflation concerns.
8 pages
GeneralApr 20, 2026
Semester Recap WS25/26
- Semester recap highlights strong club-wide growth, increased member engagement, and continued progress across key initiatives.
- Individual teams drove the semester through projects, events, competitions, and expanding external partnerships.
- The recap reflects a more professional, structured, and ambitious organization heading into the next semester.
9 pages
GeneralApr 7, 2026
Newsletter CW 13/14
- Oil prices surge to multi-year highs amid Middle East escalation, increasing inflation risks and market volatility.
- EU-China auto competitiveness shifts further as BASF expands in China, highlighting structural demand divergence.
- EU-Australia trade deal advances, strengthening supply chain diversification and access to critical raw materials.
8 pages
GeneralMar 23, 2026
Newsletter CW 11/12
- Iran conflict uncertainty drives oil price volatility and market instability amid unclear U.S. strategic direction.
- EU-China auto trade turns negative as exports collapse, signaling a structural competitiveness shift.
- ECB holds rates steady at restrictive levels, maintaining a cautious stance amid weak eurozone growth.
7 pages
GeneralMar 9, 2026
Newsletter CW 09/10
- Oil prices surge above $93 amid Gulf supply risks, raising concerns over inflation and global economic growth.
- China halts exports of diesel and gasoline, tightening Asian fuel markets and pushing regional prices higher.
- Allies explore alternatives to a U.S.-led rare-earth supply bloc to reduce dependence on China.
8 pages
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