Die Jahreswachstumsrate des weit gefassten Geldmengenaggregats M3 erhöhte sich im November 2024 auf 3,8 % nach 3,4 % im Oktober. In den drei Monaten bis November betrug sie durchschnittlich 3,5 %. 

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.

The German balance of payments is a detailed statistical statement that summarises the economic transactions conducted between residents and non-residents over a given period.

Paying with cash or a debit card is the cheapest payment method for consumers in Germany. Cash incurs the lowest costs per payment transaction, while debit cards are cheapest in relation to the amount of money spent. Paying with a credit card is in any case considerably more expensive. These are the conclusions drawn by a study entitled “Costs of cash and card payments from a consumer perspective”, which was carried out on behalf of the Deutsche Bundesbank.

The Deutsche Bundesbank mourns the passing of its former president, Helmut Schlesinger, who died on 23 December 2024 at the age of 100.