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Group 1: Financial Performance - Deutsche Bank reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.485 billion euros ($1.748 billion) in Q2, exceeding the 1.2 billion euros forecast by Reuters [1] - The bank's revenues for the period reached 7.804 billion euros, aligning closely with the mean analyst forecast of 7.76 billion euros [1] Group 2: Investment Banking Unit - The core investment banking unit of Deutsche Bank experienced a 3% year-on-year increase in revenue, totaling 2.687 billion euros in the June quarter [2] Group 3: Market Environment - European banks are currently navigating a lower interest rate environment, with the European Central Bank reducing its key interest rate to 2% in June and expected to maintain this policy [2] - A recent push for increased defense spending in Germany and Europe is creating new investment opportunities for European lenders, as highlighted by Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing [3] Group 4: Political and Economic Context - The political situation in Germany has stabilized following snap elections that resulted in a new ruling coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, although trade uncertainty remains as the EU seeks a tariff deal with the U.S. [4] - Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel indicated that if tariffs are implemented in August, a recession in Germany by 2025 cannot be ruled out [5]