Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-19
German equities remain under pressure as energy costs dominate the picture, with winter wholesale power prices climbing to their highest levels since the energy crisis on a surge i
German equities remain under pressure as energy costs dominate the picture, with winter wholesale power prices climbing to their highest levels since the energy crisis on a surge in gas prices. Berlin's fuel tax cut and price cap aim to ease the squeeze, though record-high fuel costs keep inflation worries alive. The auto sector stays heavy, with Volkswagen warning of a multibillion-euro profit hit and reports of further possible job cuts at Porsche, while the AfD's surge in eastern Germany adds political uncertainty to the mix.