Tag: ECB
Five weaknesses of the Greek economy
Christian Lindner (FDP), Federal Minister of Finance, meets the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis Athens can leave the so-called “enhanced surveillance” behind on August 21st. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Athens EU…
What can the ECB do against euro crises?
Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) is currently observing very closely the yields on government bonds in the euro area, some of which have risen significantly. In any case, she…
Dax starts trading with Plus
Dusseldorf On the big day of expiry on the futures markets, the Dax stabilized: About half an hour after the start of trading, the leading German index was up 0.5…
Lean times: lower growth for Germany
economic growth The Handelsblatt Research Institute is correcting its forecasts. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The German economy initially got off to a good start in 2022. Supply chain problems appeared to…
The mission of Olaf Scholz in Kyiv
just before the holiday comes to mind that there will be a lot of “photo ops” on this occasion – those at home want to be served. The word “photo…
The ECB must create clarity
Dark clouds over Frankfurt The ECB is once again in a dilemma – and has to find a way to communicate more clearly. (Photo: dpa) For months, experts have been…
“Put your households in order”
Storm over St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome Italian government bonds are having a hard time at the moment – despite far-reaching structural reforms. (Photo: dpa) In view of rising interest…
France’s finance minister does not believe in a new euro crisis
Bruno Le Maire France’s finance minister wants to calm fears of a new euro crisis. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has countered fears of a new…
“There is still a lot of money that needs to be invested
Jochen Klösges The head of Aareal-Bank is confident that there will be no severe, long-term recession. Frankfurt Aareal Bank boss Jochen Klösges had just been hired by the Wiesbaden real…
ECB: Maximum Supply of Digital Euro Will Be 1.5 Trillion
European Central Bank (ECB) board member Fabio Panetta said the maximum supply of the digital euro will be capped at 1.5 trillion. The period of research on the use of…
Swiss central bank surprisingly increases key interest rate
Shopping in the supermarket Switzerland is also struggling with high inflation. (Photo: IMAGO/MiS) Zurich The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is bracing itself against rising inflation and surprisingly increased interest rates…
Dax course currently: Dax listed in the red
Dusseldorf After the interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), investors on the German stock market withdrew: The Dax was two percent lower on Thursday morning at 13,219…
The Fed is finally tackling inflation – but Powell is looking like a maniac
Jerome Powell The President of the US Federal Reserve acknowledged errors in the inflation estimate. (Photo: Reuters) With an interest rate hike of three quarters of a percentage point, the…
The ECB must create clarity
For months, experts have been discussing an “instrument” that the European Central Bank (ECB) could use to protect highly indebted countries such as Italy and Spain from a sharp rise…
Dax increases significantly – Extraordinary ECB Council meeting inspires the markets
Dusseldorf A few hours before the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, the leading German index starts a renewed attempt to recover. The Dax gained 1.7 percent in the afternoon…
Dax increases significantly – Extraordinary ECB Council meeting inspires the markets
Dusseldorf A few hours before the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, the leading German index starts a renewed attempt to recover. The Dax increased by 1.2 percent at noon…
Inflation: Price pressure weighs on growth prospects
Container handling in the port of Hamburg The port on the Elbe is threatened with a loss of handling due to the war in Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The economic…
ECB holds extraordinary Council meeting
European Central Bank The ECB announced a series of rate hikes on Thursday. Since then, bond yields have risen sharply. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The monetary authorities of the European Central…
Investors have to expect falling prices for months to come
Traders on the New York Stock Exchange The S&P 500, the world’s leading index, is now in a bear market. (Photo: AP) Frankfurt It was only a short hope. On…
Yen falls to 24-year low
Dollar and Yen note The Japanese currency has depreciated significantly against the US dollar. (Photo: Reuters) Tokyo The Japanese national currency is coming under pressure: one US dollar is equivalent…