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Germany's €1 Trillion Investment Sparks Euro Surge, Concerns Arise

10/7/2025

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Germany's near €1 trillion fiscal package for defense and infrastructure is set to begin.
The euro has risen about 13% against the dollar since Germany's February election, impacting U.S. markets.
Deutsche Bank says investor frustration is premature; spending is expected in Q4 2025 after the budget law's passage.
Some worry funds shift from infrastructure to existing spending, potentially limiting new investments.

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Story summary

Germany's near €1 trillion fiscal package for defense and infrastructure is set to begin.
The euro has risen about 13% against the dollar since Germany's February election, impacting U.S. markets.
Deutsche Bank says investor frustration is premature; spending is expected in Q4 2025 after the budget law's passage.
Some worry funds shift from infrastructure to existing spending, potentially limiting new investments.