The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The average inflation expectations of households in Germany for the next 12 months decreased by 0.2 percentage point in February to 2.7 %. In response to a qualitative question on inflation rate developments, the share of households expecting inflation rates to rise during this period grew by 5 percentage points on the previous month to 52 %. Average expectations for the inflation rate in three years’ time declined in February, dropping by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1 %. Expectations for the average over the next five years remained stable at 3.3 %.

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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.