Tag: Business cycle analysis
ECB director distances herself from giving the all-clear
Fuel prices are rising At the gas station, inflation can be seen at a glance. (Photo: dpa) Not a day goes by without the risk of inflation increasing. On Tuesday…
ZEW economic expectations continue to deteriorate
Container ship in the port of Hamburg Most recently, the considerable delivery problems in world trade in particular had a negative impact on sentiment. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Stock market professionals…
Wholesale prices are increasing massively
Rolled up sheets In particular, prices of ores, metals and metal intermediate products rose significantly. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The sales prices in German wholesaling rose more sharply in September than…
World Bank warns of new debt crisis after the pandemic
World Bank chief Malpass David Malpass, President of the World Bank, warns of a new debt crisis in poorer countries. (Photo: dpa) Many poorer countries face a debt crisis after…
Evergrande is a bad omen for Germany
The author Daniel Stelter is the founder of the discussion forum beyond the obvious, which specializes in strategy and macroeconomics, and is a management consultant and author. His podcast goes…
How economists assess risk
Volkswagen commercial vehicles in production The industry is particularly suffering from production bottlenecks. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt If inflation is a word that scares consumers and investors, then that applies all…
IMF warns of “significantly higher inflation”
IMF A well-communicated plan is needed for a possible gradual exit from expansionary monetary policy. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes it is unlikely that the current…
Global Risk China: “Financial debauchery will be punished” – The consequences of China’s new debt policy
China’s growth success is built on debt. That should change. But flipping the switches is a powerful intervention in the functioning of the world’s second largest economy. .source site
The situation in the German auto industry is deteriorating significantly
Opel plant in Eisenach Due to the bottlenecks, production at the location will be stopped for the time being. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The situation of German car manufacturers and their…
The inflation figures present the central banks with a dilemma
ECB President Christine Lagarde Inflation in the euro zone rose to a 13-year high in September. (Photo: Reuters) Inflation in Germany and the euro area is rising and rising. According…
Consumers are skeptical about the fourth quarter
consumer The indecision of consumers reflects the perplexity of many economic researchers. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Germany’s consumers approach autumn with mixed feelings. Your assessments of the economic development as well…
Inflation in the euro zone rises to 3.4 percent – the highest level in 13 years
Rising energy costs Energy prices rose by around 17 percent in September. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Inflation in the euro zone rose faster than expected in September. The European statistics agency…
The number of pensioners in Germany will rise by 22 percent by 2035
Weekly market in Halle The number of people aged 67 and over will increase by 22 percent between 2020 and 2035. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In Germany there will be significantly…
Federal Employment Agency: The number of unemployed is falling
Employee of a solar module company The Federal Employment Agency announced its labor market statistics for September this Thursday. (Photo: dpa) Nuremberg The number of unemployed in Germany fell to…
Powell is not giving the all-clear for inflation and material shortages for the time being
Jerome Powell The US Federal Reserve chairman expects inflation to remain above the Federal Reserve’s target of two percent in the next few months before it subsides. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt…
Material shortages in German industry are greater than ever
VW plant in Zwickau Almost all companies (97 percent) in the auto industry reported problems, according to the Ifo Institute. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The acute shortage of materials in German…
Import prices with the strongest increase since 1981
Containers in the port of Hamburg Import prices have risen sharply since 1981. (Photo: dpa) Berlin German imports rose more in August than they have been in 40 years due…
China: Economy impacted by power outages
Coal-fired power plant in Harbin, China Qingdao It is not uncommon for industrial companies in the People’s Republic to experience short-term electricity bottlenecks in China. But in the past few…
Consumer sentiment is better than it has been since April 2020
Cologne’s Schildergasse shopping street Germans are optimistic about winter and are therefore consuming more. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite the recent rapid increases in prices, consumer sentiment is better than it…
Ifo barometer at its highest level since October 2018
Building site The construction industry also proved to be an employment engine during the corona pandemic. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The reopening of many industries after the Corona restrictions is having…