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Cash, the eco-friendly bitcoin alternative for criminals
The author Tillmann Prüfer is a member of the editor-in-chief of “Zeit-Magazin”. I keep hearing that cash is on the decline because cash always causes trouble. For example, it is…
Euro weakness deepens the European Central Bank’s dilemma
At the end of the last century, hopes for the new common currency were high: the euro was to become the second world currency alongside the US dollar as soon…
Stopping gas imports from Russia cannot be done in the short term
Nord Stream 1 pipeline The costs of an immediate halt to supply are high, but the benefits of policy action to improve natural gas availability are also great. (Photo: dpa)…
“Climate risks are also financial risks”
Frankfurt From the point of view of Bundesbank board member Sabine Mauderer, the energy transition has become even more important in view of the war in Ukraine. “Today’s crisis shows…
Bundesbank President Nagel for first rate hike in July
Joachim Nagel The President of the Bundesbank wants to vote for a rate hike at the ECB meeting. (Photo: dpa) Eltville Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel considers an initial rate hike…
Up to half a trillion euros in economic damage
steel production The industry would be hit hard by a gas embargo – and, according to a study, would cause enormous consequential damage throughout the economy. (Photo: dpa) Berlin An…
Up to half a trillion euros in economic damage
Berlin An abrupt halt to Russian energy supplies could plunge the German economy into a historic crisis. At least that is the conclusion reached by the economist Tom Krebs from…
US labor market continues to build strong jobs
Shopping spree in Pennsylvania Washington Despite high inflation and the war in Ukraine, the US job engine is still running at full speed. 428,000 new jobs were created in April,…
Bundesbank boss for rapid steps against the high inflation
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel “If the numbers remain as they are now, then they will speak a clear language.” (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel is urging the ECB…
We don’t need a new rescue package for the euro zone
euro coin Ironically, in times of war, Europe’s means of combating the economic crisis are largely exhausted. (Photo: dpa) It’s been ten years since the euro crisis reached its peak.…
Oligarchs should be forced to disclose assets
Lindner and Habeck (r.) A task force to enforce sanctions is working under the auspices of the finance and economics ministries. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) and…
N26 pays compensation to individuals affected
N26 Customers are outraged because their N26 account was abruptly terminated. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfurt N26 has big plans: The smartphone bank wants to be ready for an IPO by the…
Young people are increasingly investing in stocks and funds
Young women fear poverty in old age more than men However, only 29 percent of them regularly set aside something for old-age provision. For men it is 45 percent. (Photo:…
Elon Musk & co. The return of the strong men
If the world situation weren’t so desolate, one could have really laughed again about the pig that Elon Musk is driving through the Internet. In a typical communicative interplay between…
Bundesbank Executive Board sees ECB in the fight against inflation
Shopping venture Prices have risen sharply in the euro area. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Bundesbank sees the ECB under pressure to act in view of the high inflation. “We cannot…
Why Russia no longer delivers to Bulgaria and Poland
gas compression station Since 2014, the European gas network has been prepared to manage without Russian gas if possible. (Photo: ZB) Brussels, Berlin, Dusseldorf For decades, Europe’s energy policy, and…
Room for up to three rate hikes this year
European Central Bank The ECB is aiming for a value of 2.0 percent as the optimal level for the economy in the euro area. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The expectation that…
What to expect from the next sanctions package
Christopher Herwartz Christoph Herwartz, correspondent in the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because anyone interested…
boom without end? German banks rely on construction financing
cranes and T-beams The real estate business is particularly important for banks. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Frankfurt Despite rising interest rates and stricter requirements from the financial supervisory authority…
boom without end? German banks rely on construction financing
cranes and T-beams The real estate business is particularly important for banks. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Frankfurt Despite rising interest rates and stricter requirements from the financial supervisory authority…