Tag: rates
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…
Data transfer rates: Promised internet speeds usually not delivered
Data transfer rates Promised internet speeds usually not delivered Only 4 percent of customers recently achieved the contractually agreed data transfer rate for mobile Internet, compared to 43.5 percent for…
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…
US Federal Reserve Bank continues to keep key interest rates stable
As of: March 20, 2024 8:25 p.m The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has once again left the key interest rate unchanged. At the same time, central bankers promised several interest…
Population: Report: Birth rates continue to fall – what does that mean?
Women are having fewer and fewer children. This is the case almost everywhere in the world. What does this mean for the future? A new report attempts predictions. Although there…