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Government bond yields have in places risen to multi-decade highs; the latest recovery is coming from the US ahead of key US jobs data and an expected ECB rate hike. Buy orders dominate bond trading; among those in demand are RWE and Depfa securities, while VW bonds remain quiet. HelloFresh and DEAG bonds lost significant value due to weaker business figures and planned capital measures, respectively. » More on finanzen.net

After the attack on the Bergheim substation, three of the five affected power plant units are back on the grid; RWE Power says full operation is likely not expected until next week. The restart of block Niederaußem K is scheduled for next Tuesday due to required tests, and Niederaußem G is expected to come back over the weekend. Investigations into the attacks in Bergheim and Brandenburg are ongoing, and politicians and authorities are demanding stronger protection for critical infrastructure. » More on finanzen.net

Unknown perpetrators caused short circuits at substations near RWE power plants, affecting five blocks with around 4,200 MW and causing parts of the facilities to fail temporarily. RWE has already brought some blocks back online; two units are expected to be restarted only over the weekend. Investigators found launch devices; police are examining, among other things, a terrorism suspicion and interference with public utilities. The attacks briefly caused sharp spikes in balancing-power prices and highlight the vulnerability of the German power grid. » More on wiwo.de