Ukrainian drone strikes have forced the Saratov refinery to halt operations, cutting refining capacity and exacerbating fuel shortages in Russia's energy market.
Far-right AfD leads German polls over CDU/CSU amid divided public opinion on banning the party, triggering investor caution and increased market volatility.
Rumors of an early replacement of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have been denied, stabilizing political sentiment and calming capital markets amid low approval ratings.
Germany accelerates its own long-range missile development to counter Russian threats after the US declines to deploy Tomahawk missiles, impacting defense sector markets.
The hacking of Bundestag chair Julia Klöckner’s Signal account reveals risks to political communications in Germany, raising concerns about market stability and investor confidence.