Tag: Euro
Rescue fund calls for new mega protective shield for the euro
Klaus Regling The long-standing head of the ESM is open to reforming the fund at the end of his service. (Photo: AP) Klaus Regling has been one of the most…
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…
Euro rescue fund, EIB and Co.: End of German financial rule
Berlin, Brussels The starting position is difficult for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP). The most important European financial authorities are still headed by Germans: Elke…
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…
Weaponizing Energy – Morning Briefing Plus
A few weeks ago I argued in an editorial that Germany – despite all the devastating consequences for the economy – may have to prepare for a boycott of Russian…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 7.5 percent
Weekly market in Hanover Prices in the euro area have recently risen sharply. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf/Frankfurt The inflation rate in the euro area continued to rise in April: Consumer prices…
Will the dollar soon reach parity with the euro?
U.S. dollar The American currency has appreciated significantly in value since the beginning of the year. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt Experts have often proclaimed the end of the dollar’s global dominance.…
Producer prices in the euro zone are rising at record speed
gas pipeline Energy prices rose particularly sharply, costing 87.2 percent more than a year earlier. (Photo: dpa) Luxembourg Inflation in the euro zone is accelerating. In February, producer prices rose…
Producer prices in euro zone rise at record speed
gas pipeline Energy prices rose particularly sharply, costing 87.2 percent more than a year earlier. (Photo: dpa) Luxembourg Inflation in the euro zone is accelerating. In February, producer prices rose…
Seltene Michelangelo-Zeichnung könnte bei Pariser Auktion 30 Millionen Euro einbringen
Inhalt des Artikels PARIS – Eine Zeichnung von Michelangelo, die 2019 entdeckt wurde, wird nächsten Monat von Christie’s zum Verkauf angeboten und könnte 30 Millionen Euro (40,8 Millionen US-Dollar) erzielen,…
Spain and Netherlands are calling for new euro debt rules
EU debt rule Spain and the Netherlands want to replace rigid medium-term deficit targets with a “simple spending rule”. (Photo: dpa) Brussels In the debate about new EU debt rules,…
Inflation shock in Europe – Morning Briefing Plus
Hello dear readers, If you drive past petrol stations more often these days, or if you are renovating a house (like I am right now) or if you are responsible…
Euro inflation at record high – what can the ECB do?
Dusseldorf The European Central Bank (ECB) once again missed its medium-term inflation target of two percent in March. The inflation rate of 7.5 percent was also significantly higher than expected.…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 7.5 percent
Record values at the pump Prices in the euro area are rising significantly. The increase in energy prices is particularly pronounced. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf/Frankfurt In view of the very high…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 7.5 percent
Record values at the pump Prices in the euro area are rising significantly. The increase in energy prices is particularly pronounced. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf/Frankfurt The inflation rate in the euro…
Inflation in the euro area rises to 7.5 percent
Record values at the pump Prices in the euro area are rising significantly. The increase in energy prices is particularly pronounced. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf/Frankfurt The inflation rate in the euro…
The Curse of the New Bipolar World Order – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
From China’s point of view, the West has twice signaled blatant weakness. Once with Brexit, on the other hand with the election of the political jumping-in field Donald Trump as…
Putin sows confusion with ruble decree
Kremlin chief Before making his decision, Vladimir Putin also spoke to Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi. (Photo: via REUTERS) Berlin Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin has issued…
Putin sows confusion with ruble decree
Kremlin chief Before making his decision, Vladimir Putin also spoke to Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi. (Photo: via REUTERS) Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin says he…