Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-19
German equities stay weighed down by energy costs, with fuel prices at record highs prompting Berlin to roll out a fuel tax cut and price cap to ease the squeeze. The auto sector r
German equities stay weighed down by energy costs, with fuel prices at record highs prompting Berlin to roll out a fuel tax cut and price cap to ease the squeeze. The auto sector remains a drag, with Volkswagen warning of a multibillion-euro profit hit as it grapples with structural pressures. Politically, relations with Russia have hit freezing point, and with key state elections looming, the mix of energy strain and electoral uncertainty keeps sentiment cautious.