Tag: Euro zone
“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…
Producer prices in the euro area are climbing at a record pace of 37.2 percent
gas Driven by high oil and gas costs, consumer prices climbed 8.1 percent in May. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin, Brussels Eurozone manufacturer prices are rising at record speed due to rising…
ECB Director Isabel Schnabel announces interest rate turnaround
Isabel Schnabel “We have to prevent high inflation from becoming fixed in expectations.” (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to initiate the turnaround…
ECB Director Isabel Schnabel announces interest rate turnaround
Isabel Schnabel “We have to prevent high inflation from becoming fixed in expectations.” (Photo: Getty Images; Per-Anders Pettersson) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to initiate the turnaround…
The euro needs fiscal unbundling
When the corona pandemic hit the euro zone in early 2020, many politicians and voters were appalled to find that they lacked fiscal or monetary policy leverage to counter the…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 5.1 percent
Gas station in Berlin The strongest price driver was again energy. (Photo: ddp/Stefan Zeitz Xinhua / eyevin) Frankfurt The inflation rate in the euro area increased again at the beginning…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 5.1 percent
Gas station in Berlin The strongest price driver was again energy. (Photo: ddp/Stefan Zeitz Xinhua / eyevin) Frankfurt The inflation rate in the euro area increased again at the beginning…
Omikron slows down growth in the euro zone
Restaurant in Majorca Spain’s economy grew the strongest in the final quarter. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Brussels Amid the omicron wave, economic growth in the euro zone slowed at the end…
That’s how much countries are investing in wind power & Co.
Dusseldorf Despite all the prophecies of doom and some political resistance: countries around the world are investing massively in the conversion of their energy production. Expenditure on the expansion of…
Italy could lose their comeback this week
Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi Will he be elected the new President or will he remain in his current position? (Photo: laif/CAMERA PRESS/Pierdomenico/P) Rome While the whole of Europe is…
The largest cities in the world – and how they continue to grow
Dusseldorf The pull is irresistible – people are drawn to cities all over the world. There they hope for better jobs, education and infrastructure. The development is driven by the…
How fear drives up inflation
Economics is 50 percent psychology. Ludwig Erhard’s old wisdom has probably never been as valuable as it is today, as economists and central bankers are puzzling over how to get…
The Defeats of Joe Biden – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
against the walking wretch Donald Trump, 75, Joe Biden, 79, is of course a pleasantly civilized personality. Unfortunately, a year after the inauguration, his greatest disadvantage became apparent: he didn’t…
2021 in 13 graphics: The year of records
The corona pandemic also had the world firmly under control in 2021. But vaccines developed at a rapid pace raise hopes for a normalization of life. The crisis is doing…
Will inflation stay high?
What speaks for and what against long-term high inflation? There are different arguments for both perspectives. Frankfurt / Düsseldorf Various economists and representatives of central banks are arguing about the…
The Governing Council is rethinking purchase programs – that would have far-reaching consequences
At its December meeting, the Governing Council wants to decide on the future structure of the bond purchases. This will also concern the purchase limits that have previously been in…
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…
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…