Tag: rates
Why the ECB is ahead of the Fed in turning interest rates
As of: April 18, 2024 10:18 a.m According to the latest inflation data, the interest rate turnaround in the Eurozone is within reach. In the USA, however, things are different.…
Cut interest rates – major banks only see 3 ECB steps
Christine Lagarde. Photo: Bloomberg So far, expectations have been steadily increasing that the ECB will cut interest rates in June or possibly earlier. Some members of the central bank’s council…
Lufthansa reaches agreement with flight attendants – economy
Shortly before the Easter holidays, it looked like an uncomfortable time for Lufthansa passengers. Ground workers had already gone on strike several times, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds of…
ECB waits to turn interest rates – economy
The European Central Bank has decided to leave the key interest rate at a record high of four percent. At the same time, there are indications that the monetary authorities…
Trade unions: Is the heyday of collective agreements coming back? – Business
Since the 1990s, employees have lost power, fewer and fewer have been paid according to collective agreements – and have therefore had to accept lower wages. But now the lack…
WHO: Hepatitis: Falling infections, rising death rates
WHO Hepatitis: Falling infections, rising death rates The WHO registered a slight decline in new hepatitis infections. This suggests that vaccination campaigns and other preventive measures are having an effect.…
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…
Study financing: Student union: Interest rates for KfW student loans are still too high
Study financing Student Union: Interest rates for KfW student loans are still too high The state development bank KfW has been offering student loans since 2006. photo © Arne Dedert/dpa…
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…
Development bank: KfW lowers interest rates on student loans
development bank KfW reduces interest rates on student loans Students at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich. The KfW interest rate will drop to 7.51 percent for newly concluded contracts…