Tag: Consumer
Habeck announces another package to save energy
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck The Green politician announced another energy saving package. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) has announced another energy security package.…
Habeck announces another package to save energy
Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck The Green politician announced another energy saving package. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) has announced another energy security package.…
German producer prices are rising somewhat more slowly
Wiesbaden In Germany, prices at manufacturer level continue to rise rapidly, but no longer at record speed. Producer prices rose by 32.7 percent in June compared to the same month…
Energy crisis: As with gas, so with electricity?
After gas, could electricity soon become scarce? Nobody can say for sure. An analysis of the electricity supply published just a few days ago by the Ministry of Economic Affairs…
Is the power supply secured in winter?
Hanover/Dusseldorf A blackout in the middle of winter would be one of the most potentially dangerous consequences to come indirectly from Russia’s war against Ukraine. So far, the power supply…
Habeck’s push to the gas emergency causes resentment among consumer advocates
Robert Habeck The German government is trying to prepare for the worst, says Economics Minister Habeck. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Germany’s top consumer advocate, Ramona Pop, has rejected the idea of…
Habeck’s push to the gas emergency causes resentment among consumer advocates
Robert Habeck The German government is trying to prepare for the worst, says Economics Minister Habeck. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Germany’s top consumer advocate, Ramona Pop, has rejected the idea of…
Has the West’s strategy of sanctions failed?
Dusseldorf Despite Western sanctions against Russia, the war of aggression in Ukraine continues unabated. So far, the measures have not been able to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to give…
That’s why more and more people are starving
Zurich Although the dispute over the blockade of Ukrainian wheat deliveries is still unresolved, food prices on the global commodity markets have eased somewhat recently. The price of wheat on…
More and more people are at risk of starvation
Zurich Although the dispute over the blockade of Ukrainian wheat deliveries is still unresolved, food prices on the global commodity markets have eased somewhat recently. The price of wheat on…
Inflation rises to 78 percent
Pedestrian street in Ankara Prices in Turkey keep rising. (Photo: Bloomberg) Istanbul Inflation in Turkey continues to rise. In June, the cost of living rose to 78.62 percent compared to…
Why prices in Switzerland have barely risen
supermarket in Switzerland While food prices in the euro zone and the USA rose by around ten percent year-on-year, they remained almost constant in Switzerland. (Photo: dpa) Geneva Anyone in…
Change in Maturity Limits of Consumer Loans from BRSA
With a new regulation on loan interest rates, the BRSA gradually changed the maturity limits. With this new regulation, the upper limit was changed to 24 months and 12 months.…
Global private wealth at record high – wealth unequally distributed
Luxury Lifestyle Fair Globally, around 69,000 ultra-rich held 15 percent of investable financial assets. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to a study, people around the world accumulated above-average wealth in the…
Consumers are now giving up fish and meat
Fish shelf at Aldi Because of retail inflation, many consumers are buying fewer fish products. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The price jumps in food lead to clear reactions from consumers. They…
Standard charging cables for cell phones and other devices will come in mid-2024
USB-C cable Legal requirements for charging cables have been the subject of debate for a long time. (Photo: Imago) Brussels, Strasbourg Mobile phones and numerous other electronic devices must have…
Standard charging cables for cell phones and other devices will come in mid-2024
USB-C cable Legal requirements for charging cables have been the subject of debate for a long time. (Photo: Imago) Brussels, Strasbourg Mobile phones and numerous other electronic devices must have…
Consumers are now giving up fish and meat
Fish shelf at Aldi Because of the rise in retail prices, many consumers are buying fewer fish products. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The price jumps in food lead to clear reactions…
These are the best providers
car dealer A loan often has to be taken out to purchase a vehicle. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Cologne 86 percent of all German households own one own at least…
CO2 price: Tenant relief does not convince consumer advocates
Berlin The traffic light government’s plans to relieve many tenants of the heating cost climate tax are met with sharp criticism from consumer advocates. Thomas Engelke, head of the energy…