Economics
2026 boom predicted, funds warn
Fund managers predicted a strong 2026 for global stock markets, but warned that AI-driven valuations and high optimism could spark sharp corrections or a bubble.
European rents push prices higher
Analysts predicted housing prices and rents across Europe would rise in 2026, driven by improving economic conditions and persistent pressure on rental markets.
German organic sales outstrip production
Bio-food sales in Germany grew strongly in 2025, but domestic organic production lagged behind consumer demand, the German Farmers' Association said.
