Tag: Federal Bank
The turnaround in interest rates has shifted the power structure in the ECB
Key figures on the Governing Council Philip Lane, Isabel Schnabel, Christine Lagarde and Joachim Nagel. (Photo: Bloomberg, Reuters, dpa, mauritius images) Frankfurt When it comes to showing determination, Christine Lagarde…
Despite the summer doldrums – investors should prepare for new price dynamics
Dusseldorf For eight trading days, the Dax has been in a trading range of just 245 points or the equivalent of 1.5 percent. On the upside it has closed at…
Credit demand from companies collapses
View of the ECB and Frankfurt’s banking skyline The interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB) are significantly dampening demand for credit. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt European companies took…
Banks are tightening their criteria for loans to climate sinners
lignite mining Many banks want to further tighten their regulations for climate-damaging companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The climate compatibility of companies is apparently playing an increasing role in their lending…
Reduced chances for chief post at ECB banking supervision
Claudia book The economist is currently Vice President of the Bundesbank. (Photo: imago images/IPON) Frankfurt Bundesbank Vice President Claudia Buch has suffered a setback in the race for the post…
Medium-sized companies complain about a drop in sales
production hall Numerous medium-sized companies want to reduce their investments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The mood in the economy deteriorated significantly over the course of the year. This is shown by…
These are the best financial service providers and banks in Germany
Digital payment Whether with a ring, smartwatch or smartphone – fast payment at the checkout is gaining in popularity. (Photo: Pagopace) Dusseldorf Simply hold your finger to the EC device…
A year of interest rate reversal in six charts – where the tighter monetary policy is particularly noticeable
Christine Lagarde and the dynamic turnaround in interest rates The central bank has raised interest rates in the euro area eight times since July 21, 2022. (Photo: AP, Imago [M])…
Germany faces a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
The Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
Miles & More, Amazon and Apple – What is changing with bonus credit cards
Lufthansa credit cards Miles & More From mid-2025, Miles & More credit cards will no longer be backed by DKB, but by Deutsche Bank. (Photo: imago/Rüdiger Wölk) Frankfurt The bonus…
The fairy tale of high home prices
Home ownership myth What is the actual affordability of home ownership in Germany? Many young families currently have the feeling that the dream of owning their own property cannot be…
Here’s the highest fixed deposit interest rates
Fixed deposit comparison Fixed deposit accounts are popular as “piggy banks”. But not only the interest rates differ greatly in offers. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Munich Fixed deposits are one of…
“The number of attacks from Russia is increasing”
Berlin Only a few days in office and already in alarm mode. Claudia Plattner is the new head of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The 49-year-old is taking…
Here’s the highest fixed deposit interest rates
Fixed deposit comparison Fixed deposit accounts are popular as “piggy banks”. But not only the interest rates differ greatly in offers. (Photo: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Munich Fixed deposits are one of…
The fairy tale of the high prices for your own home
Home ownership myth What is the actual affordability of home ownership in Germany? Many young families currently have the feeling that the dream of owning their own property cannot be…
Only Buch and Delgado remain in the running for the post of head of banking supervision
Claudia book The Bundesbank Vice President is responsible for financial stability at the central bank, among other things. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt The field of female candidates to succeed Andrea Enria,…
Financial regulator Bafin is examining higher liquidity buffers for banks
Bafin President Mark Branson “Double vulnerability in the system”: Customers park their savings for a shorter period of time and, thanks to the digitization of the banking business, can also…
Dax and dates in the daily stock market report
Frankfurt, Dusseldorf The leading German index has had a trading day with little momentum: On Tuesday, the Dax closed 0.3 percent down at 16,039 points. The main reason for the…