Tag: Monetary policy
What the ECB interest rate hike means for savers
Interest rates are rising – but not for long Experts assume that interest rates have probably reached their peak following the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate hike. (Photo: Imago/Westend61)…
What the ECB’s interest rate hike means for savers
Interest rates are rising – but not for long Experts assume that interest rates have probably reached their peak following the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate hike. (Photo: Imago/Westend61)…
Interest rate peak for building interest rates reached? This is what real estate experts now expect
New development Mainly because there was a massive collapse in new construction, the volume of construction financing fell significantly. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates…
ECB increases interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points
ECB in Frankfurt am Main The full impact of the many interest rate steps is still unclear. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to raise interest rates…
ECB increases interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points
ECB in Frankfurt am Main The full impact of the many interest rate steps is still unclear. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to raise interest rates…
This is how President Lagarde explains the tenth interest rate increase in a row
The central question is also asked right at the beginning: Does today’s increase mean the end of the interest rate hike cycle? Lagarde remains cautious and refers to the content…
ECB increases interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points
Frankfurt ( ECB in Frankfurt am Main The full impact of the many interest rate steps is still unclear. (Photo: dpa) The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to raise interest…
ECB increases interest rates by a further 0.25 percentage points
ECB in Frankfurt am Main The full impact of the many interest rate steps is still unclear. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to raise interest rates…
What to look out for at the ECB meeting
However, it has to face the accusation of having started too late – and possibly weakening the economy even further. An interest rate break – the first since summer 2022…
US inflation is rising – inflation rate at 3.7 percent
Denver Rising prices for gasoline and airline tickets have caused inflation in the USA to rise again. In August The US inflation rate was 3.7 percent compared to the previous…
Claudia Buch becomes the new head of the ECB Banking Supervision
Claudia Buch According to insiders, the economist had the support of ECB President Christine Lagarde. (Photo: imago images/IPON) Frankfurt, Berlin Claudia Buch is likely to become the top bank controller…
US inflation is rising – inflation rate at 3.7 percent
Headquarters of the US Federal Reserve Bank in Washington Will key interest rates in the USA remain stable for the time being? (Photo: Bloomberg) Denver Rising prices for gasoline and…
US inflation is rising – inflation rate at 3.7 percent
Headquarters of the US Federal Reserve Bank in Washington Will key interest rates in the USA remain stable for the time being? (Photo: Bloomberg) Denver Inflation in the USA is…
The British economy is shrinking surprisingly significantly – rain is putting a strain on companies
Bad weather puts a strain on the economy The British have been shopping less in recent months – partly because of the rain. (Photo: Reuters) London Unusually heavy rain and…
Building savings are popular again – but it’s not worth it for everyone
Dusseldorf In the early 2000s, building societies outdid each other with their TV commercials and slogans. With success: building savings was on everyone’s lips and the demand for corresponding contracts…
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…
What bond ETFs offer investors now
Piggy bank on 100 euro note Experts recommend buying bonds through exchange-traded funds (ETF), which ensure some risk diversification. (Photo: IMAGO/IlluPics) Frankfurt Numerous experts agree that the European Central 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…
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…
What to expect from the Fed and ECB this week
The US Federal Reserve in Washington It is likely that the Fed will hike rates for the last time on Wednesday. (Photo: AP) Frankfurt Will we see the interest rate…