Country: DE | Published: 2026-09-18
German shares drifted lower alongside the broader European market as telecom and energy names slipped, with Berlin moving to cut energy taxes and approve a fuel-price discount to e
German shares drifted lower alongside the broader European market as telecom and energy names slipped, with Berlin moving to cut energy taxes and approve a fuel-price discount to ease cost pressure on households. The government's intervention comes as energy costs keep inflation concerns alive, and the ECB president continues to push back against market expectations for rate hikes. Meanwhile, a boom in German dealmaking is gathering strength, offering a brighter thread beneath the cautious tone, while political talk about reopening Russian gas flows adds a layer of uncertainty.