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Economy

Amazon plans to invest 16 billion euros in Germany

Amazon plans to invest billions in Germany – including data centers and artificial intelligence. The Rhine-Main region in particular should benefit from this.

12:10 Spiegel Positive

Economy

Deutsche Post: Standard postage to rise by 20 cents to 1.15 euros next year

Deutsche Post wants to increase the postage for letters and cards in Germany in the coming year. A standard letter could then cost more than one euro.

11:55 Zeit Online Negative

Economy

Real estate loans: interest rates at their highest level since 2009

According to the comparison portal Interhyp, construction interest rates have climbed to their highest level since the financial crisis. This affects not only home buyers, but also the construction industry.

11:41 Spiegel Negative

Economy

Postage stamps become more expensive: Why the postage increases from 95 to 115 cents

The Post Office increases the price of stamps. Here are the most important questions and answers about the biggest price increase so far.

11:25 FAZ Negative

Economy

Tax estimate: little hope for comprehensive reduction of electricity tax

The economic outlook has brightened somewhat. This should put more money into the state's coffers. But that does not mean that the government has room for new relief.

11:08 FAZ Neutral