Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-19
German equities stayed under pressure as fuel and diesel costs hit record highs, keeping inflation worries front and center even after Berlin agreed to a fuel tax cut and price cap
German equities stayed under pressure as fuel and diesel costs hit record highs, keeping inflation worries front and center even after Berlin agreed to a fuel tax cut and price cap to ease the burden. Volkswagen's warning of a multibillion-euro profit hit continued to weigh on the auto sector and broader sentiment. Political noise added another layer of caution, with the AfD's surge in eastern Germany drawing attention alongside the economic headwinds.