Deutsche Bank Research Institute

May 20, 2026

Megatrends: AI vs the decade’s structural headwinds

We have never been more concerned about the six megatrends that impact
economies and markets than we are today.

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Chart of The Day: Party like it's 1999?

May 20, 2026

Video: The return of history can be seen in gold

Looking at global reserves, we argue history is back: EM central banks are buying gold, with implications not just for prices but the future of the global monetary system.

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Macro | May 21, 2026

A $60bn IPO would be more than double Saudi Aramco's record ($bn)

Source: Investopedia, media reports, BLS, Deutsche Bank Research

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May 20, 2026

Stepping up trade defences against China

The growing bilateral EU-China trade deficit is symptomatic of the "second China shock" hitting the EU manufacturing sector and will reinforce calls for the EU to step up its trade defences against China.

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Finance & Banking

March 9, 2026

Private pension reform in Germany – a bold move towards capital markets

Germany is debating an overhaul of the third pillar of retirement savings, aiming for effective low-cost solutions with higher returns.

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January 27, 2026

More tempo - a catalyst for faster infrastructure spending is in the making

Germany’s historical fiscal regime change has been “live” since October. Now, a new law promises to act as a catalyst for faster infrastructure spending.

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April 20, 2026

An update on the China shock

Germany’s trade deficit with China is still growing, but the price shock is abating.

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Industry & Energy

November 19, 2025

Industrial power price: Short-term relief rather than a cure

The German government has agreed to introduce an industrial electricity price starting in 2026. The target price is to be 5 cents per kilowatt-hour for half of the electricity consumption and will be limited to the years 2026 to 2028.

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May 6, 2026

The Great 2026 Reset...

Since the strikes on Iran, the themes anticipated for this year have shifted meaningfully, with a clear departure from the narratives of early 2026.

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Corporate Landscape

May 22, 2026

Key takeaways from the Deutsche Bank Global Auto, Mobility & Robotics Conference

The 2026 Global Autos, Mobility & Robotics Conference brought together industry leaders for discussions on innovation, strategy, and the next generation of solutions and capabilities.

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Technology

May 21, 2026

ChatIPO: Quick take on OpenAI’s record-breaking IPO plans

Putting a giant share sale in context as the poster child for AI prepares to go public as early as September.

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Corporate Landscape

May 11, 2026

Sizing Up GLP-1 Impacts: Survey Shows Durable Shift in Pharma, Diets, and Dining

The results of our 2026 survey of current and former GLP-1 weight-loss medication users are clear: GLP-1 adoption is shifting long-term behaviors affecting pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and restaurants.

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