Asset purchases can be a monetary policy measure to raise the inflation rate to the desired level in a low interest rate environment. The following film explains how this works.

Director General Administration

Director General Markets

The national accounts have the task of providing, in quantitative terms, an overall picture of economic activity that is as clear and as comprehensive as possible.

The Federal Republic of Germany issues Treasury discount paper, Federal Treasury notes, five-year Federal notes and Federal bonds on the following issue terms.

The survey collects relevant information about respondents' financial literacy, financial inclusion and socio-demographics.

on the topic of balance of payments

The Bundesbank brings its expertise to numerous European and international bodies and organisations in which issues concerning financial stability and the financial and monetary system are analysed and policy measures are coordinated.