DAX Surpasses 25,000 as Deutsche Telekom Shares Retreat Sharply
After turbulence in oil and bond markets, investors find some hope heading into the weekend, but a sustainable easing is still far away.
Germany
German Court Extends Tax-Free Inheritance Timeline for Family Homes Beyond Six-Month Threshold
The German Federal Fiscal Court ruled that children may inherit the family house without inheritance tax even if they do not move in immediately, extending the deadline beyond the previously strict six‑month rule.
Flatex Data Reveals September Investment Shifts Among 450,000 German Retail Investors
Exclusive data from the broker Flatex reveal investment patterns among 450,000 German investors in September, showing which asset classes were popular and noting that two sectors saw surprising gains.
LEG Immobilien Signals Rising Rate Headwinds for German Residential Real Estate
Rising interest rates are being strongly felt, and the chief executive of Germany’s second‑largest real‑estate company warned that this upward trend will negatively impact the business, especially in a particular area of its operations.
Volkswagen’s UK Finance Arm Must Set Aside Millions for Car Loan Compensation
Volkswagen’s UK finance arm faces high costs as it must allocate several million euros to compensate customers for car loans that were incorrectly arranged, adding to a series of financial pressures on German automakers.
Frankfurt Court Upholds Asset Freeze on Former Hilton Gravenbruch Hotel Under EU Sanctions
A German court rejected an urgent request and confirmed that the assets of the former Hilton Gravenbruch luxury hotel in Frankfurt remain frozen under EU sanctions, putting pressure on the insolvency administrator who is running out of time.
Germany Blocks Chinese Shipping Giant’s Takeover of Hamburg Port Logistics Firm
The German government rejected a state-owned Chinese shipping company’s attempt to acquire the Hamburg-based port logistics firm HHLA, citing security reasons.
Deutsche Kreditbank to Launch Competitive Daily Savings Offering at 4% Rate
Germany’s second-largest direct bank DKB is set to join the leading providers of daily savings accounts from early November, featuring a 4% interest rate. The article analyses DKB’s approach and its impact on competition in the savings market.
Invesco Details Quantitative Approach to ETF Outperformance Through Data-Driven Strategy
The article discusses the characteristics of a good Quant-ETF, highlighting that these funds aim to beat the index by leveraging extensive data sets and a measured investment process, as explained by Erhard Radatz of Invesco.
ECB September Survey Shows Modest Easing in Euro Securities Financing and Derivatives Markets
The September 2026 SESFOD survey indicated a modest easing of credit terms across all counterparty types in the euro‑denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets, driven mainly by lower price terms. Non‑price terms improved slightly for banks and dealers, worsened for hedge funds, and remained unchanged for others. Respondents expect a further slight easing over the next three months, with hedge funds’ leverage use rising marginally and no change in valuation dispute volume or duration.