Germany is home to the single largest software market in Europe - accounting for around a quarter of the European market by value.

Morgan Stanley has maintained its optimistic outlook on Indian stocks, undeterred by potential volatility in the election year.

Germany has one of the largest ICT markets in the world and the single largest software market in Europe with around 100,000 IT companies employing approximately 1.189 million people in 2023.

Germany's Green Party is facing a leadership crisis as co-chairs Annalena Baerbock and Robert Habeck step down. This development could destabilize the governing coalition and impact economic policy, especially in the area of climate action and green energy investments.

Scotland is taking the lead in the UK's wind energy sector, contributing almost half (48%) of the UK's 30GW wind power capacity. This rapid growth has significant economic implications, with wind energy alone supporting 27,000 jobs and generating over £7 billion annually. Scotland aims to double its onshore wind capacity by 2030, reinforcing its position as a key player in the global clean energy transition.

Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage across the southeastern U.S., particularly in Florida and Georgia. The storm knocked out power to over 4 million homes and businesses, severely affecting local economies. Moody's Analytics estimates the total economic losses from property damage and business disruption to be between $15 and $26 billion. The insurance industry, already under pressure from other recent natural disasters, is expected to face significant claims, exacerbating the homeowner's insurance crisis in Florida.