AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Shock: Germany’s four-time champions are out of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Paraguay ended 4-3 on penalties, with Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missing spot-kicks and a Tah goal ruled out after VAR review. Coaching Fallout: Julian Nagelsmann says he won’t quit and wants to stay for Euro 2028, while German media and fans push for a change, including calls for Jurgen Klopp. Sports Culture: Paraguay’s win sparked a national holiday, as President Santiago Peña declared the team’s Round of 16 qualification a moment the country “cannot remain indifferent” to. Markets Watch: The dollar’s strength drove the yen to a 40-year low near 162 per dollar, adding pressure to Europe’s currency outlook. Economy: Germany’s unemployment unexpectedly fell in June, with the jobless rate steady at 6.3%. Energy Costs: Germany is ending its fuel discount from July 1, setting up higher pump prices as tax rates revert. Security Tragedy: A custody dispute is reported behind the shooting that killed six at a youth welfare centre in Stade, with the suspect detained.
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