Nik Martin

Nik is a reporter in DW's Business team, with a keen interest on China.

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An image of Chinese yuan banknotes, alongside the Chinese and US flags

An image of Chinese yuan banknotes, alongside the Chinese and US flags

China plans stimulus gamble as Trump's tariffs loom

Beijing has already announced more than $2 trillion in stimulus, but many analysts think it hasn't gone far enough.

A gas stove is lit by a match in Berlin, Germany, on February 7, 2006

A gas stove is lit by a match in Berlin, Germany, on February 7, 2006

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis

Gazprom cut deliveries to Austria over compensation demands from earlier supply issues. DW asks what it means.

German car giants alarmed by Donald Trump's trade threats

Carmakers are growing increasingly nervous about the US election after Donald Trump called for more US production.

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A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.

A Syrian national, who sought refuge in Europe due to the war in Syria, works in a Syrian restaurant in Berlin, Germany, on December 10, 2024

A Syrian national, who sought refuge in Europe due to the war in Syria, works in a Syrian restaurant in Berlin, Germany, on December 10, 2024

As Europe needs workers, Syrians face push to return

As Europe needs workers, Syrians face push to return

With labor shortages across Europe, how can EU states balance calls to repatriate Syrians with their workforce needs?

Firemen try to extinguish a burning fuel tank at an oil refinery in the province of Homs, Syria, on November 23, 2013

Firemen try to extinguish a burning fuel tank at an oil refinery in the province of Homs, Syria, on November 23, 2013

What's next for Syria's devastated economy?

What's next for Syria's devastated economy?

The economy contracted by 85% during nearly 14 years of war, which decimated infrastructure and sparked hyperinflation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on October 23, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on October 23, 2024

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

BRICS currency: Is Trump's tariff threat justified?

Donald Trump has vowed 100% tariffs on imports from BRICS countries if they create a new currency to rival the dollar.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

With ever-present wars and trade tensions, G20 leaders did agree on climate funding, tackling poverty and a wealth tax.

A G20 Summit banner is displayed at the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 12, 2024

A G20 Summit banner is displayed at the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 12, 2024

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

The Rio summit will try to navigate skepticism about plans to tax the ultrawealthy to fund climate and poverty relief.

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