Today, investors around the world are talking about one thing: weed stocks moving up sharply in Europe. What is happening? And why are traders suddenly so excited about cannabis companies, even in Germany?
On Monday morning in Europe, shares of cannabis companies were rising fast. The biggest jump came from Canopy Growth, a major marijuana company. Its stock price climbed higher than it had been in months. This rise did not happen by accident. It followed a major report from U.S. media outlets about possible changes in U.S. federal law.
Last week, The Washington Post said that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to push the federal government to ease rules on marijuana. If true, this is huge news. For decades, cannabis has been tightly controlled in the United States under federal law. Changing that could unlock a flood of new money and growth for companies selling marijuana products.
Reports also came from CNBC saying that Trump might sign an executive order as soon as Monday. This executive order could change how marijuana is classified under federal law. Right now, cannabis is in a group of drugs known as Schedule I. This category means the government considers it to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.
Under the possible new plan, marijuana could be moved to Schedule III, the same classification used for some common prescription painkillers and medicines. Many experts say this kind of change would make it easier for banks to work with cannabis companies, and for investors to put money into the industry. It could also open the door to more research and medical development.
Investors in Europe reacted quickly to these U.S. news reports. On Monday, shares of Canopy Growth listed in Frankfurt jumped as much as 17.9%, reaching levels not seen since May. This followed a 49% surge last Friday, after the first media reports came out.
Other cannabis companies also saw their share prices rise. Tilray Brands and SNDL extended their gains from Friday into Monday trading. Later in the day, some of the gains were trimmed, but all three companies were still trading higher. Canopy Growth was up about 8.8%, Tilray around 2.8%, and SNDL about 3.2%.
At one German trading platform, Tradegate, Canopy Growth was one of the most traded stocks. This suggests that not only big funds, but also individual retail investors are interested in cannabis stocks right now. Alongside Canopy, tech companies like Nvidia and defense groups like Rheinmetall were also among the most active.
So why did European markets respond so strongly to U.S. news?
Simply put, the marijuana industry in the United States is one of the largest in the world. Even though many U.S. states have legalized cannabis in some form, federal rules have made it hard for companies to grow and expand freely. If Washington eases those rules, it could unlock huge economic potential.
Investors see that possibility and are betting now, before any official change happens. European traders often watch U.S. policy closely because changes in American law can affect global markets.
People are also talking about what moving marijuana to Schedule III would really mean. Right now, being under Schedule I means strict limits on banking, advertising, and even scientific research. Moving down to Schedule III could ease some of these barriers and help cannabis companies operate more like regular businesses.
That is the kind of change that could make cannabis a mainstream investment. Many investors and financial analysts have been waiting for a signal like this for years.
Of course, nothing has been finalized yet. These are still reports and expectations, not official government action. Markets can be unpredictable, and prices can go down as well as up. But for now, the belief that U.S. rules will loosen has driven stock prices higher.
For European investors, this news is especially powerful. Cannabis companies listed in Europe often include North American businesses seeking global investment interest. When U.S. policy shifts, those companies can benefit even if they do most of their business in North America.
Some traders believe the recent rallies are just the beginning. Others warn that markets are too quick to cheer without real proof of change. Only time will tell how things play out.
What is clear today is that news from Washington has a global impact, even on weed stocks traded in Europe. Many investors will be watching closely this week for official signals from the White House.
In the meantime, everyday people who follow markets are talking about cannabis investing more than ever. Social media is alive with posts about marijuana stocks, policy change, and what it could mean for future profits.
Whether you are new to investing or have followed the cannabis industry for years, this moment is an exciting and uncertain one. Keep watching the news, follow official government announcements, and be careful when making financial decisions.
This moment shows just how connected global markets are today, and how political news in one country can send ripples across the world.
