German economic output rose significantly in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Monthly Report. Growth towards the end of the year was primarily driven by private and government consumption. Households probably also benefited from strong wage growth. Industry grew its production and construction output rose significantly. According to the experts, there is no sign of any short-term trend reversal for the better in the labour market. The inflation rate stood at around 2 % at the turn of the year.

In the Federal Republic of Germany, payment services are regulated pursuant to the Payment Services Oversight Act (Zahlungsdiensteaufsichtsgesetz, ZAG).

The Deutsche Bundesbank, 19 national central banks of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the European Central Bank (ECB), have today jointly launched Phase III of the EU-funded “Programme for Strengthening the Central Bank Capacities in the Western Balkans” with a view to the integration to the European System of Central Banks. 

The following datasets have been updated by the RDSC and are now available for research projects:
BOP-F, SIFCT, BOP-HH

Der gewichtete Indikator der Kreditfinanzierungskosten für neue Kredite an Unternehmen lag unverändert bei 3,57 %, während der entsprechende Indikator für neue Wohnungsbaukredite an private Haushalte mit 3,35 % ebenfalls weitgehend stabil blieb.