Germany
G7 monitoring reaction to London blasts - Eichel
Finance Ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven (G7) nations are monitoring the reaction of financial markets to the blasts in London, German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said on Thursday 7 July.
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…
Buba's Weber says ECB rates appropriate
The current level of interest rates in the 12-country euro zone is 'appropriate,' Bundesbank chief Axel Weber said Wednesday 15 June.
Bundesbank's Stark on the IMF in a changing world
In the speech 'The IMF in a changing world' given on 8 June, Jurgen Stark of the Bundesbank said he is convinced that the IMF has done an excellent job so far in helping member countries adapt to a changing economic environment.
Former Buba president takes job at Russian bank
The former head of Germany's Bundesbank, Ernst Welteke, who resigned in April last year after criticism for accepting a free hotel stay from a commercial bank, has been appointed independent board member at a bank in southern Russia, Russian media…
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…
Bundesbank's Remsperger on macroeconomic risks
In the speech 'Macroeconomic risk and policy responses' given on 27 May Hermann Remsperger of the Deutsche Bundesbank said few central bankers would dispute the need to firmly anchor long-run inflation expectations at a low level. However, there may be…
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.
Schroder defeat could end Bofinger's ECB hopes
A defeat by Chancellor Gerhard Schroder in Germany's election in September could spell the end for Peter Bofinger's chances of succeeding Otmar Issing as the German representative on the European Central Bank's six-man executive board.
Buba's Stark on new trends in financial markets
In the speech 'Some new trends in financial markets' given on 23 April, Jurgen Stark of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the financial industry is one of the most globalised industries in the world. Supervisors cannot limit their attention to what is going…
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.
Bundesbank's Meister on Basel II
In a speech on 'The supervisory implications of Basel II' given on 20 April, Edgar Meister of the Deutsche Bundesbank said that a common goal that finance ministries, central banks and supervisory authorities are sharing is to enhance the stability of…
Buba's Weber says Q1 growth high
Bundesbank President Axel Weber said on Tuesday 26 April that Germany's economic growth in the first quarter was likely the "strongest" in the year, and is estimated to have posted "roughly about 0.5 pct" GDP growth.
Bundesbank may cut further 1,100 staff
According to the Bundesbank's works council the German central bank is planning to cut a further 1,100 jobs to add to the 5,000 redundancies already announced.
Buba's Stark on changing global economic structure
In a speech on 'The changing global economic structure: a view from Europe' given on 14 April Jurgen Stark of the Deutsche Bundesbank said the future international role of the EU will depend on the speed and the results of the adjustment and reform…
Buba and German govt in united front after tension
The German government and the Bundesbank presented a unified image on economic matters following a meeting in Berlin called after reports of rising tensions over fiscal policy reforms.
Bundesbank opposed to IMF gold sale
The Bundesbank said Monday 4 April it firmly opposed the idea that the International Monetary Fund sell some of its gold reserves.
Bundesbank rejects claims of missed staff targets
The Bundesbank, Germany's central bank, has refuted newspaper reports this week stating that it will miss its planned staff reduction targets by a significant amount.
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…
Euro reforms make economic sense - Eichel
German Finance Minister Hans Eichel said in an interview on Tuesday 22 March the deal easing the rules that underpin the euro means the pact can now be used in an economically smart, growth-oriented way.
Interview with Bundesbank's Weber
Speaking in an interview on Wednesday 16 March, Bundesbank president Axel Weber said with higher incomes resulting from an increase in 2006 German employment, there should be better consumption and thus a recovery in the domestic economy.