Inflation

Growth: Chinese companies put pressure on Germany.

The OECD forecasts shrinking growth for Germany in 2025. One of the reasons is low exports and competition from China. In the People's Republic, inflation is set to rise.

By Emily Kossak

Consumption: Consumer prices fall for the first time in 13 months

For the first time in 13 months, consumer prices in China have fallen again significantly and thus more sharply than expected. In February, the Consumer Price Index fell by 0.7 percent year-over-year.

By Ning Wang

Mixue: Bubble tea brand makes successful stock market debut

The bubble tea brand Mixue celebrated a successful Hong Kong stock exchange IPO. The company has already overtaken competitors such as Starbucks and McDonald's.

By Emily Kossak

How climate change and global instability are challenging European monetary policy

With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.

By Marc Winkelmann

Real wage loss: Germany above EU average

Real wages in the EU continued to fall in 2023 due to inflation. European trade unions see a connection with high corporate profits and call for countermeasures.

By Okan Bellikli

Inflation too low

By Redaktion Table

ECB significantly raises interest rates in eurozone

By Redaktion Table

ECB expects strong wage growth

By Redaktion Table

Carsten Pillath – Lindner's man for Europe and international affairs

By Max Mustermann

What's cooking in Brussels

Against the backdrop of rising energy prices in Belgium, more and more employees prefer to work in cafés instead of their home offices. This annoys some café owners, who are trying to stop it. A situation that provides a political reality check against the backdrop of profound and persistent disagreements between member states and the EU institutions.

By Claire Stam