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News from December 2025


KfW Research maintains moderate economic outlook for Germany through 2026

Germany’s economy is expected to see modest growth in the coming years, according to new projections from KfW Research.


Swansea University professor receives award for impact on European semiconductor sector

Professor Owen Guy of Swansea University has received the SEMI Academia Impact Award at SEMICON Europa 2025 in Munich, Germany.


Morgan Stanley highlights impact of aging population on senior housing investment

As populations age and life expectancy increases, the real estate sector is seeing significant changes in demand, according to Morgan Stanley Research.


WTO official urges reforms as India pursues economic growth goals

In a speech delivered in Mumbai, Deputy Director-General Nordquist of the World Trade Organization (WTO) highlighted the continued importance of the WTO in supporting global trade and India's economic ambitions.


Siemens to demonstrate autonomous production solutions at SPS 2025

Siemens has announced advancements in autonomous engineering with its Engineering Copilot TIA, which is designed to execute engineering tasks independently.


Australian consumer confidence rises ahead of Black Friday sales

Consumer confidence in Australia increased last week, with the index rising by 2.9 points to reach 87.1 points.


Growth credit emerges as distinct option within private credit markets

Growth credit, a segment within private credit, is emerging as a notable opportunity for investors seeking differentiated returns.


Siemens CEO Roland Busch to highlight industrial AI innovations at CES 2026

Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG, will deliver a keynote address at CES 2026, focusing on the company's advancements in industrial technology for the AI era.


Student debate at WTO explores challenges and future direction for global trade

The World Trade Organization (WTO) hosted a student event that focused on the future of global trade, featuring debates and discussions on key issues facing the multilateral trading system.


Macquarie Asset Management agrees to sell interests in UK broadcaster Arqiva

Macquarie Asset Management has reached an agreement to sell its interests in Arqiva, a UK-based company known for providing data, network, and communications services to media and utilities companies.


Dr Janina Jänsch joins KfW Capital supervisory board representing economic affairs ministry

Dr Janina Jänsch, who leads the SME department at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, has been appointed to the Supervisory Board of KfW Capital.