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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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German consumer confidence fell sharply in October, clouding prospects for spending and Christmas shopping as households anticipated higher prices and lower disposable income. Eurozone investor confidence also weakened as expectations declined; Sentix cited growing concern about France, while Germany’s current economic assessment improved despite softer expectations.
German factory orders fell 10.6% in August versus a 1.0% forecast, Destatis said, after a 61.5% drop in other transport equipment orders.
BND chief Martin Jaeger warned Germany risks armed conflict with Russia, calling Moscow's campaign a shadow war after an explosives-laden drone was found near Ukrainian planes in Leipzig.
The U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in Iraq is ending as foreign forces, including Italy’s last troops after a 12-year deployment, withdraw. Baghdad is taking greater responsibility for security, but ISIS remnants and armed Iran-backed militias remain concerns.
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Apollo reportedly submits nonbinding bid for Uniper
Apollo submitted a non-binding bid for Uniper, the German utility Berlin rescued with €13.5 billion in 2022, in a deal that could value it at about €10 billion.
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