Germany
Buba says no gold sales until Sep 07
Germany's central bank said Thursday 5 October it doesn't intend to sell gold reserves during the next 12 months except some sales for coinage.
Buba's Weber on financial system modernisation
In a speech given on 29 September Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said efficient financial structures contribute to increasing the potential for stronger non-inflationary economic growth.
Weber sees inflation risks despite oil price fall
Germany's Bundesbank president Axel Weber said Thursday 28 September the eurozone still faces inflation risks despite the recent dip in oil prices.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, August 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its August 2006 Monthly Report on 14 September. The report said the German economy is likely to improve further this year after strengthening significantly since January, while it warned that…
IMF members approve voting reform plan
The 184-nation International Monetary Fund on Monday 18 September approved reforms to increase the voting shares of emerging economies, the German finance minister was quoted by Associated Press as saying.
Tietmeyer may become 'God's banker'
According to the Catholic News website, Pope Benedict has sounded out former Bundesbank president Hans Tietmeyer for the key post as head of the Institute for Religious Works, better known as the Vatican Bank.
ECB's Weber says 2007 rate outlook open
European Central Bank council member Axel Weber told reporters in Frankfurt late on Tuesday 5 September that eurozone interest rates may have to rise next year.
Monetary policy "still very accommodative" - Weber
Interest rates will rise as the Eurozone's economy continues to grow, said Axel Weber, the president of the Bundesbank.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, July 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its July 2006 Monthly Report on 10 August. The report said the German economy likely gained momentum in the second quarter, helped by the building industry and an influx of visitors to the soccer…
Buba paper on the diversification of German banks
The Bundesbank Discussion Paper "Does diversification improve the performance of German banks? Evidence from individual bank loan portfolios" investigates the link between banks' profitability (ROA) and their portfolio diversification across different…
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, June 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its June 2006 Monthly Report on 24 July. The report said Germany appears to have overcome a long phase of weak investment activity.
Buba's Weber sees limited World Cup effect
The impact of the recent World Cup is unlikely to have a lasting effect on the German economy, Bundesbank president Axel Weber said in an interview published Tuesday 11 July.
Buba's Weber on challenges to the financial system
In the speech 'Challenges to the financial system - ageing and low growth' given on 6 July Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said while the world economy continues to see strong growth, the euro area's economic upswing remains by comparison rather sluggish.
Remsperger at the Monetary Stability Foundation
In welcome remarks to the Third conference of the Monetary Stability Foundation "Challenges to the financial system - ageing and low growth" given on 6 July Hermann Remsperger of the Bundesbank said the Foundation has now more or less completed its start…
Buba's Weber says ECB 'very accommodative'
Bundesbank president Axel Weber said on Friday 23 June that the European Central Bank's monetary policy remains very accommodative despite the June 8 interest rate increase.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, May 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its May 2006 Monthly Report on 20 June. The report said the outlook for the German economy is 'mainly favourable' as it expects domestic demand will continue to recover.
Buba's Meister warns on Euronext/NYSE plans
Bundesbank Executive Board member Edgar Meister said in an interview that a merger between Euronext NV and the New York Stock Exchange would stop the process of integration in the financial markets of Europe, and could possibly disrupt it for a longer…
Weber: Rate moves not subject to FX considerations
Bundesbank president and European Central Bank council member Axel Weber said Friday 9 June that the ECB cannot make interest rate decisions with reference to the level of the euro.
Buba's Remsperger on global imbalances
In the speech 'Global imbalances and policy implications' given on 9 May Hermann Remsperger of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the build-up of currency reserves in some Asian countries has now lost momentum.
Buba's Weber on European financial integration
In the speech 'European financial integration and (its implications for) monetary policy' given on 23 May Axel Weber of the Deutsche Bundesbank said financial integration is a mostly beneficial process which is driven by market forces as well as…
Nickell: 'Are Europeans lazy? Or Americans crazy'
In the speech 'Are Europeans lazy? Or Americans crazy?' given on 27 May Stephen Nickell of the Bank of England said there is no clear explanation as to why people in France and Germany work less than those in Britain, the United States or in Scandinavian…
Which news moves the euro area bond market?
This ECB Working Paper explores a long dataset (1999-2005) of intraday prices on German long-term bond futures and examines market responses to major macroeconomic announcements and ECB monetary policy releases.
Stark appointed to ECB, Zeitler joins Buba
Jurgen Stark, vice-president of the Bundesbank, has been formally appointed to the European Central Bank's executive board, European Union officials announced Tuesday 23 May, according to the FT.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, April 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its April 2006 Monthly Report on 22 May. The report said booming exports are expected to continue to drive Germany's economic improvement.