Tag: ECB
German economy: Lower interest rates would help – Economy
Inflation is falling to normal levels and a turnaround in monetary policy is becoming apparent. But that alone won’t help the weakening economy: economists are calling for reforms – and…
Inflation in the euro area falls to 2.4 percent – Economy
Inflation in the euro zone surprisingly continued its decline at the end of winter. Consumer prices in the 20-country community only rose by 2.4 percent in March compared to the…
The ECB’s fight against inflation: when will interest rates fall?
As of: April 2nd, 2024 5:21 p.m In the fight against inflation, the “last mile” could be the most difficult – that is, the final phase until the two percent…
Comment: The banks’ constant whining about rules that are too strict is brazen – economy
Compared to 2008, the financial sector in Europe and the world has become safer. But there are new dangers that could trigger a crash – one more reason to heavily…
Monetary policy: Beware of the interest rate turnaround
The Swiss have done it, the Americans have announced it, the ECB wants to cut key interest rates in June. But it’s not that simple: there remains the risk of…
Switzerland is rushing forward: the first major central bank is cutting interest rates
As of: March 21, 2024 2:19 p.m The Swiss National Bank surprisingly announces a turnaround in interest rates. It was the first major central bank to unexpectedly lower its key…
Monetary policy: Swiss National Bank cuts interest rates – Economy
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprisingly announces a turnaround in interest rates. On Thursday, it was the first major central bank to unexpectedly lower its key interest rate by 0.25…
Landesbanken: Free State probably increases share in BayernLB economy
The EU banking supervisory authority is putting the state banks in Hesse and Bavaria under pressure. This could increase the Free State’s share in BayernLB. How exactly is unclear. The…
High wage agreements are a concern for monetary politicians
As of: March 20, 2024 7:47 p.m What works in the fight against inflation? Monetary politicians and economists spoke about this at an ECB meeting in Frankfurt. One of the…
ECB union: “Disturbing experiences” in protecting whistleblowers – Business
It was “Ethics Day” on October 21, 2020, when Christine Lagarde made the fight against abuses in the central bank her cause. “We have now introduced rules that offer whistleblowers…