The December 2022 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report describes the outlook for the German economy for 2023 to 2025. Furthermore, it discusses the recent rise in energy prices in the context of Germany’s price competitiveness. The report also features an article entitled “Access to cash in Germany – results of a representative public survey”.

The October 2021 edition of the Monthly Report contains an article on state government finances in 2020 from the perspective of the temporary impact of the pandemic on the deficit situation and the effect of escape clauses on the building of reserves. Another topic discussed is the development of the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The question of how households in Germany view the digital euro is also addressed, with a presentation of initial survey results and interviews. The report additionally features an article on the regulation of remuneration in credit institutions.

The July 2020 Monthly Report looks at the German current account surplus through the lens of macroeconomic models and examines the extent to which German households store cash, as well as their reasons for doing so.

The July 2021 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report features an article on cross-border corporate takeovers and the impact of internationalisation on firms in Germany. Furthermore, crypto-tokens and decentralised finance apps are outlined and digital risks in the banking sector discussed. In addition, the connection between macroprudential policy and Growth-at-Risk is analysed.

The March 2022 edition of the Monthly Report features an article on monetary policy in a protracted phase of low interest rates, discussing the concept of the reversal rate. In addition, it analyses Germany’s balance of payments for 2021.