Deutsche Bundesbank
Weber stands his ground
Tussles with government have tested his mettle, but Axel Weber has impressed in his first year at the Bundesbank, writes Marietta Kurm-Engels.
Buba report says weak growth in EU 'real' problem
The Bundesbank published its August monthly report on Monday 15 August, saying that weak economic growth in the EU is responsible for feelings of discontent with eurozone economic growth.
Deutsche Bundesbank - Annual Report 2004
The Deutsche Bundesbank has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2004. For the German economy, 2004 was a year of rather mixed fortunes, according to the report.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, June 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its June 2005 Monthly Report on 18 July. The report said trade restrictions imposed against China could not be the right answer, as industrial countries derive large advantages from such trade.
Buba's Fabritius on Euro-Arab Economic Dialogue
In a speech to 'The Euro-Arab Economic Dialogue' Summit given on 23 June Hans Georg Fabritius of the Bundesbank said the current global economic conditions are well suited to enhance economic cooperation between Europe and the Arab world.
Bundesbank's Weber on the IMF
In closing remarks to the Joint IMF-Bundesbank Symposium given on 8 June, Axel Weber of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the IMF is an indispensable engine to improve the functioning and stability of the international monetary system.
Bundesbank's Weber on bank relationships
In the speech 'Bank relationships, financial integration, and monetary policy' given on 3 June, Axel Weber of the Deutsche Bundesbank said traditionally continental European financial systems have been dominated by bank relationships and credit financing.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, May 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its May 2005 Monthly Report on 16 June. The report said the ECB's monetary policy does not pose an obstacle to economic growth in Germany, where the pace of recovery is slowing down in the second…
Rato on the IMF in a changing world
In the speech 'The IMF in a changing world' given on 8 June, Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said to maintain the IMF's effectiveness, it is essential for our membership to resolve the difficult issues that have been raised about our own governance.
Bundesbank's Weber: Let us face up to the risks!
In the speech 'Let us face up to the risks!' given on 28 May, Axel Weber of the Deutsche Bundesbank said there is no contradiction between the reasonable performance of central banks in recent decades and the impression that they face formidable risks…
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, April 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank has published the English version of its April 2005 Monthly Report. Germany's economy returned to growth in the first quarter of this year with exports continuing to underpin expansion as domestic demand remained weak.
Central banks feel the pinch
A falling dollar and low yields on traditional assets have hit balance sheets hard. Central Banking reports.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, March 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank has published the English version of its March 2005 Monthly Report. Real GDP in the fourth quarter of 2004 was down 0.2% on the figure for the preceding three-months.
ECB report confirms reserve diversification plan
The European Central Bank confirmed in its annual report on Tuesday 26 April that it is working on significant changes to its foreign reserve management strategy that would allow diversification into different financial instruments.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, February 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank has published the English version of its February 2005 Monthly Report. The report expressed cautious optimism on the outlook for German growth this year, despite the surprise contraction in gross domestic product in the final…
Bundesbank report optimistic on economy
The Bundesbank expressed cautious optimism on the outlook for German growth this year in its February report released on Monday 21 February, despite the surprise contraction in gross domestic product in the final quarter of 2004.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, January 2005
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its January 2005 Monthly Report on 14 February. "The available indicators continue to suggest only weak overall production growth in the final months of last year," the bank said in the report.
Inflation differentials among euro area countries
In a paper presented at the joint American Economic Association session 'The Theory of Optimum Currency Areas Revisited' Hermann Remsperger of the Deutsche Bundesbank reviews the development, potential causes and macroeconomic implications of inflation…
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, December 2004
The Deutsche Bundesbank's December 2004 Monthly Report said growth in the German economy faltered in the third quarter of 2004.
Eichel says EU 3% deficit limit to stay in revamp
German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said on Monday 17 January that planned changes to European Union rules that limit budget deficits and debt levels in the euro region won't alter the two existing numerical thresholds.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, November 2004
The Deutsche Bundesbank's November 2004 Monthly Report said the economic upswing ran into difficulties during the third quarter of 2004 after the recovery process had gained considerable momentum in the two preceding quarters.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, October 2004
The Deutsche Bundesbank's October 2004 Monthly Report said the stability of the German financial system has strengthened further since the end of last year. This was assisted, the report says, by the rapid brightening of the macroeconomic climate in the…
Remsperger on the Bundesbank's view of the outlook
In a speech on 'The Bundesbank's view of the economic outlook and economic policy challenges' given on 25 October, Hermann Remsperger of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the German economy remains vulnerable to a slowdown in global economic activity. This is…
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, September 2004
The Deutsche Bundesbank's September 2004 Monthly Report finds that according to the latest data, industry is still on an upward trend. Following weaker figures in June, both new orders and output showed a further clear seasonally adjusted rise in July,…