Press releases
Here is a list of the Deutsche Bundesbank’s current press releases.
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Announcement of auction - 6-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
39 KB, PDF
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3-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) - Auction result
30 KB, PDF
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Invitation to bid for 3-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
34 KB, PDF
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Announcement of auction - 3-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
39 KB, PDF
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Announcement of the basic rate of interest as of 1 January 2016: basic rate of interest unchanged at -0.83%
The Deutsche Bundesbank calculates the basic rate of interest pursuant to section 247 (1) of the German Civil Code (Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) and publishes its current level in the Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger) pursuant to section 247 (2) of the German Civil Code.
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Summary of the December Monthly Report
In 2014, non-financial corporations markedly increased their profitability in a predominantly smooth macroeconomic environment, with export markets and the domestic economy both stimulating demand. Following a slump in 2013, pre-tax returns on sales returned to their level of the period from 2010 to 2012 (4¼%).
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Bundesbank welcomes ratification of IMF quota and governance reform by USA
The United States Congress has ratified the quota and governance reform of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Bundesbank welcomes this move. "The way is now free for implementing the agreed reforms. This is good news," noted Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann in his capacity as Governor of the Fund for Germany. The quota and governance reform was adopted back in 2010, with Germany ratifying the reform package in 2012.
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New Bundesbank projection: German economy picking up at an increasing pace
The German economy is currently following a growth path that is primarily underpinned by domestic demand. Commenting on the Bundesbank's latest semi-annual projection, the Bank's President Jens Weidmann said:
"The main drivers are the favourable labour market situation and substantial increases in households' real disposable income, though foreign trade is currently being hampered by frail demand from the emerging market economies."
This is making itself felt on industrial investment, the Bundesbank's economists write. -
Invitation to bid for 3-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
34 KB, PDF
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Announcement of auction - 3-months Bills of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM)
34 KB, PDF