
AI-generated summary
Tensions between the US and Iran have risen since the withdrawal from the 2018 nuclear deal. Trump's threat to destroy Iran is part of a tougher stance against Tehran as Iran has laid out its conditions for de-escalation.
US futures fell slightly on Wednesday. After the latest records on Wall Street, the focus is now on the visit of China's head of state Xi Jinping to Washington. Meanwhile, the price of oil is rising again.
Iran's military has described Donald Trump's threat to "destroy" Tehran as a sign of US "strategic desperation" and warned it was prepared to carry out even more devastating attacks. Trump said Washington was faced with a choice between an agreement with Iran and further military action. Tehran, in turn, has stated conditions for ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent subsequently rose above the $100 mark again.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Oil prices will remain above $100 a barrel in the short term as tensions between the US and Iran continue.
Likely · Within weeks
The Austrian government is extending the fuel price brake for the months of October and November. By reducing the mineral oil tax by 6.7 cents and reducing the profit margin of the mineral oil companies by 3.5 cents per liter, the price of gasoline and diesel is expected to fall by more than twelve cents per liter. The measure is justified as part of the fight against inflation, with Chancellor Christian Stocker citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and possible inflationary effects from US policy.
The media group NOZ/mh:n wants to take over 60 percent of the shares in the East Frisian newspaper group ZGO. A corresponding contract has been signed, but still requires the approval of the Federal Cartel Office. ZGO emphasizes that local identity and editorial independence are maintained.

The Austrian government is planning a fuel price brake for October and November to reduce prices by 12 cents per liter. The mineral oil tax is to be reduced by 6.7 cents and the profit margin of the mineral oil companies is to be reduced by 3.5 cents per liter. The measure is intended to combat inflation and make people look forward to the future.

China uses rare earths and permanent magnets as political leverage against the US, EU and Japan by imposing export restrictions that cause supply chain disruptions. New Chinese regulations such as 834 and 835 increase uncertainty among foreign companies, especially in Germany, as they have extraterritorial effects and are intended to counter sanctions.

US stock markets are partially falling after a tech rally as rising oil prices and interest rate concerns weigh on sentiment. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each lost around 0.6 to 0.9 percent, while the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond rose to its highest level since 2007.

Bosch is publishing half-year figures for the first time in its 140-year history. The aim is greater transparency for investors and more flexible access to the capital market. Sales rose by 3.6 percent to 46.4 billion euros in the first half of the year.