Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-16
German markets stay in wait-and-see mode as European shares edged higher with the oil rally pausing ahead of the Fed decision. Energy pressure remains the domestic story, with fuel
German markets stay in wait-and-see mode as European shares edged higher with the oil rally pausing ahead of the Fed decision. Energy pressure remains the domestic story, with fuel prices at record levels fueling tax-cut talk while state-backed gas storage efforts push to secure winter reserves. Politically, Chancellor Merz is fighting for his survival at home, and auto supplier workers are calling for EU action on job losses, adding industrial strain to the election-season backdrop.