Tag: Federal Bank
Banks expect influx of Ukrainian refugees
Sparkasse logo on the roof of the Alexanderhaus The Berliner Sparkasse expects numerous bank accounts to be opened for Ukrainian refugees. “We are preparing for a larger rush and are…
Building interest rates are rising unexpectedly quickly – that’s what experts advise
A new development area near Cologne Buying real estate is becoming more expensive given poorer financing conditions. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt It is a development that experts had foreseen – but…
Kremlin threatens companies with nationalization
Moscow The McDonald’s at the Baumanskaya metro station in central Moscow is jam-packed. There are several universities nearby, including the Bauman MSTU, one of the largest technical universities in Russia.…
ECB and Fed are becoming more cautious
Christine Lagarde The head of the ECB must once again master a difficult balancing act. (Photo: Polaris/laif) Frankfurt Despite the further rise in inflation, leading central bankers are signaling a…
ECB and Fed are becoming more cautious
Christine Lagarde The head of the ECB must once again master a difficult balancing act. (Photo: Polaris/laif) Frankfurt Despite the further rise in inflation, leading central bankers are signaling a…
What would a total departure mean?
German and Russian flag “De-bundling from the Russian economy would be painful for a few sectors, but would cost little overall prosperity in the long term.” Berlin Are economic relations…
What would a total departure mean?
German and Russian flag “De-bundling from the Russian economy would be painful for a few sectors, but would cost little overall prosperity in the long term.” Berlin Are economic relations…
What would a total departure mean?
German and Russian flag “De-bundling from the Russian economy would be painful for a few sectors, but would cost little overall prosperity in the long term.” Berlin Are economic relations…
The first German companies are getting out of business in Russia
Dusseldorf The initial shock gives way to decisive action: the first companies are reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The British oil company Shell ends its cooperation with Gazprom,…
EU tightens sanctions against Russia’s financial system – but not completely
Demonstration in London Broad wave of solidarity. (Photo: imago images/ZUMA Wire) Düsseldorf, New York, Brussels, Berlin, Frankfurt The EU, US and other Western allies further isolated Russia’s financial system over…
We have to talk – about the clandestine redistribution
“Inflation is like nicotine or alcohol.” The legendary stock market guru André Kostolany already knew this: “It’s stimulating to a small extent, you just can’t become a chain smoker or…
Why the return of first refusal is becoming a controversy
Frankfurt The announcement is short and clear. “In the fight against displacement, municipalities need functioning instruments,” said State Secretary Cansel Kiziltepe from the Federal Ministry of Building a few days…
Ukraine crisis as a risk: Ifo index rises surprisingly strong
container port According to an IHS survey, the economy grew faster in February than it had in six months, despite the Omicron wave. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin The mood…
Putin’s angry speech is a historic turning point for Europe
Ukraine Crisis Putin’s speech was televised on Tuesday evening. (Photo: AP) So that was her. The speech with which Vladimir Putin tried to justify everything that has brought Europe to…
“The Fed lost their bet”
Frankfurt Adam Posen has long defended an accommodative monetary policy. But in view of the high inflation in the USA of 7.5 percent recently, the head of the Peterson Institute…
up to 40 percent too expensive
Living in Berlin According to Bundesbank calculations, the overvaluation of residential real estate has increased again. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The Bundesbank has warned of the ever faster rising prices on…
Real estate prices are up to 40 percent too high
Living in Berlin According to Bundesbank calculations, the overvaluation of residential real estate has increased again. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt With a view to the German real estate market, the Bundesbank…
Real estate prices are up to 40 percent too high
Residential buildings in Berlin According to Bundesbank calculations, the overvaluation of residential real estate has increased again. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt According to calculations by the Bundesbank, the price trend for…
From crisis mode to structural change
Imagine the economic crisis and hardly any company goes bankrupt! Two years ago, at the beginning of the corona pandemic, that seemed unimaginable. It was generally expected that the number…
Lindner expects the Corona summit to ease things quickly
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) Christian Lindner in the office in front of the Reichstag building. (Photo: Andreas Pein/laif) Berlin On Wednesday, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the Prime…