Tag: interest charges
“Von der Leyen has gambled away”: Rising interest rates put a strain on the EU budget
Brussels In the Ukraine war and in the fight against the energy crisis, the EU mobilized billions – and thinned out its own budget. Now there is another stress factor…
Fed director hints at interest rate pause in June
Phillip Jefferson According to the Fed director, such a pause after the series of increases would allow the monetary authorities to view further economic data. (Photo: Reuters) Washington According to…
German inflation falls to 6.1 percent in May
Checkout in the supermarket The price increase in Germany has recently slowed down somewhat. (Photo: IMAGO/Martin Wagner) Frankfurt The inflation rate in Germany fell significantly more than expected in May.…
The ECB is concerned about these risks for the financial system
Frankfurt The bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank in the USA and the problems of the major Swiss bank Credit Suisse have fueled fears of a new global financial crisis.…
It’s up to governments to get inflation under control, not central banks
European Central Bank in Frankfurt In his book, the author strongly criticizes the ECB for not having enough resources to combat inflation. (Photo: imago images/Hans Lucas) Dusseldorf Bundesbank President Joachim…
Deposits rise to 535 billion euros
The Frankfurt banking skyline For a long time, time deposits were not attractive for either savers or banks. That changed radically after the turnaround in interest rates. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt…
This is what investors should know about capital gains tax
Tax rules for investors What’s with the Taxation of income at home and abroad, ETFs and funds, life insurance or crypto coins important? Innovations that investors should know. (Photo: Imago)…
Why banks and customers are staying longer again
The Frankfurt banking skyline For a long time, time deposits were not attractive for either savers or banks. That changed radically after the turnaround in interest rates. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt…
Why banks and customers are staying longer again
The Frankfurt banking skyline For a long time, time deposits were not attractive for either savers or banks. That changed radically after the turnaround in interest rates. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt…
Interest rates rise – five percent possible
Euro bills and coins According to the experts, it is becoming increasingly unacceptable that a large number of banks and savings banks still pay no interest at all for call…
Interest rates rise – five percent possible
Euro bills and coins According to the experts, it is becoming increasingly unacceptable that a large number of banks and savings banks still pay no interest at all for call…
Dutch central bank governor: “Need more rate hikes”
Klaas Knot The head of the Dutch central bank considers further rate hikes to be likely. (Photo: Bloomberg) Paris The head of the Dutch central bank, Klaas Knot, expects interest…
Jean-Claude Trichet sees no return to the low-inflation era
Jean Claude Trichet The Frenchman was President of the European Central Bank (ECB) from 2003 to 2011. (Photo: imago/Independent Photo Agency) Frankfurt As its second president, Jean-Claude Trichet led the…
Dax sets a new record – but skepticism dominates among strategists
Frankfurt 16,331 points and thus 41 more than the previous record from November 2021: The hope of an early agreement in the US debt dispute drove the Dax to a…
Why business in Germany would be difficult
Apple With its new commitment in the financial sector, the tech group is putting enormous pressure on traditional banks. (Photo: Reuters) Frankfort, San Francisco A new offer from the tech…
N26 offers 2.26 percent on call money – but only in Spain for the time being
Frankfurt The competition for deposits from savers is intensifying: now the Berlin smartphone bank N26 is also getting involved. The company is now launching a new savings account – and…
N26 offers 2.26 percent on call money – but only in Spain for the time being
Frankfurt The competition for deposits from savers is intensifying: now the Berlin smartphone bank N26 is also getting involved. The company is now launching a new savings account – and…
Construction financing and building interest: who should strike now
new buildings People who want to realize their dream of owning their own home can currently find comparatively cheap loans. (Photo: IMAGO/Rupert Oberhäuser) Munich “It sounds macabre, but anyone who…
Who should strike now and what development can be expected in building interest
new buildings People who want to realize their dream of owning their own home can currently find comparatively cheap loans. (Photo: IMAGO/Rupert Oberhäuser) Munich “It sounds macabre, but anyone who…
Where existing customers receive the highest interest rates
banknotes The business with savings accounts such as call money is the door opener for new customers. (Photo: IMAGO/Shotshop) Munich Three percent on the daily allowance? An opportunity that is…