Investments • Table.Briefings

February 9th, 2026

Gold rush: The dynamics of China’s herd mentality

Chinese investors are piling into virtual gold, bars and coins even as jewelry sales slump. Major banks are urging restraint.

By Jörn Petring

Analyse | Investitionen

February 9th, 2026

Goldrausch: Dynamik des chinesischen Herdentriebs

Chinesische Anleger strömen in virtuelles Gold, Barren und Münzen, während der Schmuckabsatz einbricht. Große Banken mahnen zur Besonnenheit.

By Jörn Petring

Thema des Tages | Indopazifik

August 20th, 2025

Wadephuls Asienreise: Deutsche Wirtschaft in Indonesien noch unterrepräsentiert

Außenminister Wadephul will in Indonesien für mehr deutsche Investitionen werben. Dort steht man europäischem Engagement noch eher kritisch gegenüber. Dabei könnte das Land Schlüsselpartner bei der Diversifizierung der deutschen Wirtschaft sein.

By Marcel Grzanna and Sara Sievert

Talk of the Town | Indopazifik

August 20th, 2025

Wadephul's Asia tour: German economy remains underrepresented in Indonesia

German Foreign Minister Wadephul wants to campaign in Indonesia for more German investment. The country still tends to be critical of European involvement. Yet it could be a key partner in diversifying the German economy.

By Marcel Grzanna and Sara Sievert

Feature | Investments

August 19th, 2025

Konza City: How Kenya balances China's influence in the smart city

Kenya is building its Konza City smart city project with the support of Chinese investment. Concerns are high that Beijing might use security technology to expand its influence on the continent. However, Kenya is not relying solely on Chinese money.

By David Renke

Analyse | Investments

August 19th, 2025

Konza City: Wie Kenia den chinesischen Einfluss in der Smart City ausbalanciert

Kenia baut sein Smart-City-Projekt Konza City auch mit Unterstützung von chinesischen Investitionen. Die Sorge ist groß, dass Peking mithilfe von Sicherheitstechnologie seinen Einfluss auf dem Kontinent ausbaut. Doch Kenia setzt nicht allein auf chinesisches Geld.

By David Renke

Feature

June 23rd, 2025

Five-year plan: What companies can expect in the 'birdcage'

More control by the party, fewer free market forces: In the preparations for the new five-year plan, China's President Xi Jinping sends clear signals about the country's future economic course, likely causing great concern among proponents of liberalization.

By Andreas Landwehr

News

June 17th, 2025

Securitizations: Commission presents reform plan.

On Tuesday, the European Commission unveiled its reform plan for the securitization market. However, it remains unclear how much capital could actually be freed up or whether the changes will result in more credit flowing into the real economy.

By Marc Winkelmann

News

June 11th, 2025

Strategic alignment: Vice President Han Zheng visits Spain.

With a visit to Spain, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng signals the growing strategic partnership between the two countries – focusing on investment, trade and political rapprochement.

By Fabian Peltsch

News

June 6th, 2025

'Finance Europe': Seven member states launch European savings product label.

France, Spain, Germany and four other EU member states have launched a new label for savings and investment products. Products that invest at least 70 percent of their capital in European companies can now carry the "Finance Europe" label.

By Marc Winkelmann