Markets

EUR/JPY

For 1 euro in JPY, ECB reference rate per working day.

Source: European Central Bank reference rates (working days, no guarantee)

Economy

Deutsche Post wants to increase postage for letters in 2027

Deutsche Post wants to increase the letter postage next January from 95 cents to 1.15 euros. Postcards, large letters and other products are also to become more expensive in 2027 - if the Federal Network Agency approves the increases.

16:00 tagesschau Negative

Economy

BMW closes severance program early due to high demand

The interest of employees in BMW’s severance payment program is apparently so great that the Group closes the registration earlier than planned. The offers were probably often clearly in the six-digit range.

15:58 Spiegel Negative

Economy

Investor summit in Berlin: “I want your money”

Amazon invests, others withdraw: The investor summit was an event of the big numbers – and a reality check for the image of the supposedly so well organized Germans.

15:41 FAZ Negative

Economy

Fault on batteries: VW recalls more than 70,000 electric cars in the world

The recall of millions of vehicles due to a faulty screw is not long ago. Now Volkswagen must once again eliminate a shortcoming. Many cars are also affected in Germany.

15:05 FAZ Negative

Economy

Amazon deforestation: The chainsaws are quieter

Shortly before the presidential election, Brazil reports the lowest clearing rate since measurements began. The figure is correct. But it says little about the state of the forest.

14:30 Zeit Online Neutral