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· June 17, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English For the first time, more than half of payments were cashless payments; cash remains the most frequently used means of payment at the point of...
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· June 12, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Very sharp decrease in current account surplus In April 2026, Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €13.8 billion, down €10.7 billion on the previous month’s level. This...
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· June 12, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The war in the Middle East is weighing on the German economy and will initially slow down the recovery that began in the winter half-year....
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· June 8, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you very much to ESTA and Bundesvereinigung Deutscher Geld- und Wertdienste (BDGW) for the invitation and...
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· May 29, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Energy markets have always been an important concern of central bankers and investors. Since the oil shocks of the 1970s and 1980s, oil and gas...
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· May 15, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Rise in current account surplus Germany’s current account recorded a surplus of €23.6 billion in March 2026. This was €3.1 billion up on the previous month’s level. The...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English 13.05.2026 Washington D.C. Burkhard BalzCheck against delivery. 1 Introduction: From Monument to Money Ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to address such a distinguished...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The interview was conducted by Leonidas Exuzidis and Stefan Reccius. Mr Nagel, you’re a keen Vespa rider. Has that passion worn off given the current...
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· May 13, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The interview was conducted by Leonidas Exuzidis and Stefan Reccius. Mr Nagel, you’re a keen Vespa rider. Has that passion worn off given the current...
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· May 11, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Commercial property prices in Germany increased by 2.1 % on the year in the first quarter of 2026. This means the rise that had begun in...
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· May 8, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English The interview was conducted by Eva Quadbeck and Stefan LangeTranslation: Deutsche Bundesbank Mr Nagel, inflation is now back up at 2.9 %. Are consumers in Germany...
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· May 8, 2026
Source: Deutsche Bundesbank in English Check against delivery. 1 Introduction Dear Monetary Workshop participants, dear ladies and gentlemen,I am delighted to be with you today. Glancing at the programme, I...