What did Ghislaine Maxwell do in the deposition?

She invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein during a House Oversight deposition. That limits immediate new facts. It also extends a news cycle built on process updates, staff notes, and potential future testimony that can still affect short-term sentiment.

What are the Epstein files and why are they redacted?

They are Department of Justice materials tied to investigations and related cases. Redactions often protect ongoing probes, privacy, and legal constraints. Lawmakers argue some are too broad. Any easing of redactions or targeted releases could add new names or actions and spur fast media coverage.

How could this affect German stocks?

German stocks with US demand or reputational exposure could see brief volatility. Risks cluster in media, consumer, travel, and financials. Moves may not reflect fundamentals, but fast narratives can widen spreads. Plan liquidity, set clear stops, and consider hedges around scheduled hearings or document review days.

What should investors watch this week?

Track House Oversight schedules, staff memos, and any partial unredactions. Watch for new depositions and official summaries before focusing on social media chatter. If Ghislaine Maxwell is cited in committee materials, expect higher attention and faster intraday swings in related US-exposed holdings.

Law and Government

February 10: Maxwell Pleads Fifth as Congress Reviews Epstein Files

ByDanny Kontos February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the headlines after she pleads the Fifth in a House Oversight deposition as lawmakers review newly released DOJ Epstein files. For German investors, this is a headline risk story that can spark short bursts of volatility in US-exposed names. We explain what happened, why redactions matter, and how this could affect sentiment in €-denominated portfolios. Our focus is practical: timelines, risk factors, and how to prepare for fresh disclosures.