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Banking
DW's latest content on banking, central banks and the global banking system.
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'Serious danger' if Trump interferes in Fed, says ECB chief
Lagarde's comments come after Trump threatened to dismiss Federal Reserve officials Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook.
Trillions for oil: Why investors won't go green
Investors are still injecting trillions into the fossil fuel industry despite pledging to divest for the climate.
Cum-Ex: Why Germany's biggest tax fraud scheme can continue
Cum-Ex tax deals have cost Europe billions in lost revenue, now raising questions why Germany doesn't stop them.
How globalized trade killed the liberal world order
The liberal world order is crumbling because it's based on the false assumption that free trade leads to free societies.
Euro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exporters
With the euro and others rising against the dollar, European exporters and US offshorers will soon feel the pinch.
What is BRICS and why does it matter?
As more nations sign up, how will BRICS reshape power, trade and influence in a rapidly shifting world?
Milei urges Argentines to bank 'mattress dollars'
Argentina's president wants to monetize an estimated $271 billion in cash saved by his fellow citizens for a rainy day.
Trump remittance tax to hit Africans hard
The US president's much-touted tax bill includes a plan to place significant levies on remittances leaving the country.
What role does your money play in the climate crisis?
What roles do our pensions, investments and banking decisions play in supporting fossil fuel projects?
Nigeria sees highest growth in 10 years — World Bank report
Nevertheless, poverty remains high and inflation is expected to remain over 20% through the year.
Can Europe wean itself off US credit card firms?
As US card giants dominate European cashless payments, the ECB warns about the risks of such a dependence.
Who will lead the African Development Bank?
Five candidates vying to lead the bank have been sharing their visions for the next five years.
Can Germany ditch its 1 and 2-cent coins?
Can cash-loving Germany stamp out low-denomination coins as many countries have done in the past?
Trump probe raises doubts over US role in IMF, World Bank
As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure under a Trump presidency?
ECB cuts interest rates by quarter as tariff turmoil looms
Monetary policymakers have cut the cost of borrowing as they seek to prop up an already struggling economy.
Trump tariff turmoil: Euro emerges as safe haven
As investors shift away from the US dollar in response to Trump’s tariff policies, is this the euro's moment?
Deutsche Bank to slash 2,000 jobs
The German bank's move to downsize comes amid plummeting profits. The bank also plans to close several of its branches.
How Nigeria loses billions in financial crimes
Nigeria loses billions of naira to financial fraud - but now, the scammer are becoming increasingly international.
Zambia seeks to reverse worrying economic slide
A new World Bank report shows Zambia has become one of the most impoverished and unequal nations in the world.
Clashes erupt as Bulgarian nationalists march against euro
Several thousand people rallied at the European Commission building in Sofia against Bulgaria joining the euro.
Why Europe's southern periphery props up eurozone growth
The eurozone is languishing in economic stagnation. Surprisingly, a silver lining is emerging in Europe's south.
India central bank cuts interest rates amid easing inflation
Central banks around the world cut interest rates last year.
How the EU aims to keep up with the world's top economies
Can an EU plan to overcome the bloc's sluggish economic growth make Europe fit for competing with China and the US?
Pakistan: World Bank announces $20 billion funding plan
The money is to be invested in nutrition, education and renewable energies in the hope of stimulating growth.
German central bank slashes growth outlook for 2025, 2026
Germany's Bundesbank has drastically trimmed its forecasts for the next two years, citing persistent economic woes.
Eurozone inflation up to 2.3% in November
Price rises in the 20-country eurozone went up for two straight months after dropping to 1.7% in September.
How a rising dollar could hurt African economies
Donald Trump's policies could push the US currency higher, igniting inflation and debt costs in developing nations.
What is behind Pakistan's 'Islamic banking'?
For the past four decades, Islamic banking has grown in prominence in Muslim countries. Is it just a marketing gimmick?
Africa's debt crisis: The need for multilateral solutions
Many observers are urging global action and greater involvement of African stakeholders in developing solutions.
European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut
The ECB says inflation in the euro zone is increasingly under control.
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The decision came after new figures showed eurozone inflation had fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Germany decries UniCredit bid for Commerzbank 'unfriendly'
UniCredit stunned markets by buying a 21% stake in Germany's second-largest lender which seeks to fend off a takeover.
Germany's church banks: Who uses them?
Some of the many banks that operate in Germany belong to churches of different denominations.
World Bank stamps $208 million Zambia grant to face drought
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought.
EU signs €1bn financing deal for Egypt at investment forum
The funding plan will help Cairo to make economic reforms, along with investments by European companies.
ECB cuts interest rates for first time since 2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a quarter-point interest rate cut amid slowing inflation.
Why did the US open up banking to Cuba's private sector?
The move is seen as a boost to Internet-based services and financial services, but reactions in Cuba have been mixed.
Russia seizes assets of Germany's Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank
A court has ordered that assets of Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank in Russia be seized as part of a lawsuit.
Russian court orders asset seizures for 2 major German banks
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank were to provide Gazprom with guarantees for the construction of a gas-processing plant.
Beating inflation: How do Europe and the US compare?
Inflation rates on both sides of the Atlantic are proving to be stickier in 2024 than many central bankers expected.
Bank of Japan announces first interest rate hike in 17 years
The move marks an end to Japan's famous and long-running negative interest rate policy.
Empty US offices cause headache for German bank
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has embraced investments in US commercial property. What comes next?
German central bank warns of recession, citing strikes
Germany's Bundesbank cited recent strikes as a factor, but added it did not anticipate a lasting or severe recession.
ECB keeps key eurozone interest rates steady
While inflation is easing in much of Europe, it still exceeds the ECB's 2% target.
Europe's commercial property sector braces for 'big reset'
Europe's commercial property sector has been hit by a storm. Higher interest rates have caught investors off guard.
How is Nigeria dealing with fake bank notes?
Nigeria has warned people about counterfeit cash. But it's been mostly up to locals to work out if their money is real.
Are Poland's populist bankers a problem for PM Donald Tusk?
With a new government in power in Poland, a strategy of financial nationalism might not leave with the PiS party.
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged for second time
The ECB raised interest rates to recent record highs this year, but inflation has since dipped closer to its target.
How will Signa's insolvency affect Germany?
The Galeria department store chain is the focus of most concern, but the real estate sector may also be in trouble.
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged as markets falter
The European Central Bank left interest rates at 4%, snapping a record streak of 10 rate hikes.
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