Tag: IMK
Are the interest rate peaks imminent? The ECB has these three options
ECB President Christine Lagarde will explain the Governing Council’s decision on Thursday. (Photo: AP) Frank Wiebe Benjamin Dietrich gets to the heart of the uncertainty. “It’s a coin toss,” replied…
Arme Menschen fast ein Sechstel stärker betroffen als Reiche
Frau im Supermarkt Besonders die gestiegenen Preise für Nahrungsmittel belasten arme Haushalte. (Foto: IMAGO/photothek) Berlin Alleinlebende mit geringem Einkommen sind besonders stark von Preiserhöhungen betroffen. Das zeigen neue Berechnungen des gewerkschaftsnahen…
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])…
Probability of recession rises to almost 80 percent in study
construction worker Above all, poor construction activity is having a negative impact on the German economy. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a study, the danger of a recession in the…
High labor costs a threat to competitiveness? Economists give the all-clear
Chip production in Dresden When it comes to labor costs, Germany ranks seventh in the EU. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Higher wage agreements than in a long time and rising social…
The shortage of skilled workers is getting worse – according to the study, immigration is not enough
Cologne The shortage of skilled workers in Germany will continue to worsen in many areas in the coming years – especially in sales, in daycare centers, social work and hospitals.…
Skilled labor shortage continues to decline
Cologne The shortage of skilled workers in Germany will continue to worsen in many areas in the coming years – especially in sales, daycare centers, social work and hospitals. This…
Metal collective bargaining round: Employers’ proposal – 3000 euros special payment
All Metal President Stefan Wolf “In 2023 there will be no growth that can be distributed.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the third round of negotiations for the approximately 3.9 million…
How the traffic light coalition can transfer money to the citizens
Finance Minister Lindner, Chancellor Scholz and Economics Minister Habeck at the cabinet meeting in Meseberg The traffic light coalition wants to support citizens with further one-off payments. But the transfers…
Water shortage in the Rhine drives fear – Morning Briefing
those who live in the south of the republic experience a few restrictions when it comes to energy. The delayed power line from north to south, which now runs underground,…
The state absorbs up to 90 percent of the additional burden
At the supermarket checkout Consumers currently have to pay significantly more for energy and food in particular than they did months ago. (Photo: dapd) Berlin The federal government’s relief packages…
The small embargo for the big war
in the Ukraine a people is fighting for their country and their freedom – and in Brussels Hungary is fighting for EU financial commitments of 550 million euros. At the…
The number of over-indebted private households will increase
Berlin The chairman of the Advisory Council for Consumer Questions in the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Peter Kenning, raises the alarm in view of the cost increases for consumers.…
Wie der hitzige Streit um das Energie-Embargo die Grenzen der Ökonomie aufzeigt
Noch bis tief in die Nacht diskutierten die Ökonomen über ihre Studie. Die Zahlen standen. Nun ging es um die Frage, wie sie kommuniziert werden sollten. Vorsichtig, mit dem Hinweis…
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…
Warning against a purely economic debate about the embargo
Berlin The economist Veronika Grimm has warned the federal government against rejecting a possible energy embargo against Russia only because of its economic consequences: “I do not understand at all…
Warning against a purely economic debate about the embargo
Berlin The economist Veronika Grimm has warned the federal government against rejecting a possible energy embargo against Russia only because of its economic consequences: “I do not understand at all…
Energy embargo would result in an economic downturn
Berlin The Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research (IMK) fears that a supply stop for Russian energy could have a significant impact on the German economy. In particular, the…
Energy embargo: Significant economic slump in Germany
In the baseline scenario, the experts close to the trade union still anticipate an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) of 2.1 percent in the forecast published on Tuesday. On…