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ECB Chief Backs Bank Mergers Amid UniCredit, Commerzbank Talk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that cross-border banking mergers in Europe were "desirable" to boost their competitiveness, despite mounting German opposition to a potential tie-up between Commerzbank and Italy's UniCredit.

International Business Times

France's 2024 budget deficit could top 6% of GDP, minister warns

As France's newly-formed government faces pressure to finalise its spending plans for 2025, Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin says the state of public finances is worse than was expected only a few days ago, and that this year's budget shortfall could top 6 percent of GDP – far above the government's…

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Germany warns Italy's UniCredit against 'hostile takeover' of Commerzbank

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against a "hostile takeover" of Commerzbank, after Italy's UniCredit revealed it had significantly increased its stake in Germany's second-largest bank, from 9 percent to 21 percent. Plus, with New York's Climate Week underway alongside the UN General Assembly, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to…

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UniCredit Ups Stake In Commerzbank To 21 Percent

Italian lender UniCredit said on Monday it has increased its stake in Commerzbank to around 21 percent, fuelling speculation that it could seek a takeover of its German rival.

International Business Times

UniCredit Takes Stake In Commerzbank, Fueling Tie-Up Talk

Commerzbank shares soared Wednesday after Italian bank UniCredit acquired a nine-percent stake in Germany's second-biggest lender, half of it from the German state, fueling speculation about a potential takeover.

International Business Times

Russian court seizes millions of euros worth of German bank assets

A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.

France 24

German Family Businesses Desperately Seeking Buyers

The Scharringhausen deli has been selling fine foods and wines in northern Germany for 160 years, but its future is in doubt as it struggles to find a buyer to take over the business.

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Germany Considers Commerzbank Merger Amidst Company Sales Contemplation

Learn about the potential merger of Commerzbank as Germany considers selling stakes in the company, exploring the implications and sources of information.

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3 Bank Stocks Investors Are After

Although there are some signs of stabilization, the stress in the U.S. banking sector remains high, posing a significant threat to economic growth. With investors still concerned about the viability of the banking system, it could be wise to look beyond borders and invest in quality foreign bank stocks Banco…

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German economy goes into recession as GDP shrinks by 0.3% in Q1

BERLIN: The German economy contracted in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the previous three months, thereby entering recession, data from the statistics office showed on Thursday.

The Times of India

Why Financial Investors Are Buying Commerzbank (CRZBY)

The uncertainty around the U.S. banking industry has led investors to look beyond borders for opportunities. Commerzbank (CRZBY) has seen buying interest from investors lately as the company reported a solid financial performance for the first quarter. With the company predicting a strong year, the stock could continue to perform…

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Banker wins $370,000 after judge rules she was denied a promotion for being a woman

The court also found that she had been harassed and undermined after returning from maternity leave.

Fortune

Interest-Rate Paths for U.S. and Europe Set to Diverge

The Federal Reserve's aggressive campaign against high inflation dominated global financial markets this year. Starting this week, the action shifts to Europe, where inflation could prove stickier and harder to tame. That shift is likely to reverse some of the key market dynamics of 2022, most significantly a superstrong dollar.

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German football federation to take legal action over Fifa’s OneLove armband ban

Move comes after supermarket chain cuts commercial ties with DFB in protest over row at World Cup

The Independent UK

OPEC+ weighs large oil cutback to boost sagging prices

A cut in oil production is on the table when OPEC oil-producing countries meet Wednesday

Benzinga

If You Can't Beat Them, Join Them: German Banking Giant Commerzbank Applies For Crypto License

One of Germany's top banking institutions, Commerzbank (OTC: CRZBF), confirmed it did indeed apply for a local cryptocurrency license earlier in 2022 so it could legally offer services for people interested in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

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