The January 2021 edition of the Monthly Report analyses the slowdown in productivity growth in the euro area and describes the data collection methodology and analysis options for the new securities holding statistics on banking groups. It also discusses the two-tier system for remunerating reserve holdings and its impact on banks and financial markets.

The February 2011 monthly report describes the economic situation in Germany at the turn of the year 2010/2011.

The May 2021 edition of the Monthly Report comments on the economic situation in Germany in spring 2021.

The June 2021 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report outlines the outlook for the German economy for 2021 to 2023 and analyses how the central bank’s asset purchases increase the sensitivity of government finances to interest rate changes. It also features an article on central government debt and why interest payment premiums should be booked on an accrual basis, while, on the topic of local government debt, a further article discusses how local government budget imbalances can be avoided and cash advances limited.

The July 2021 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report features an article on cross-border corporate takeovers and the impact of internationalisation on firms in Germany. Furthermore, crypto-tokens and decentralised finance apps are outlined and digital risks in the banking sector discussed. In addition, the connection between macroprudential policy and Growth-at-Risk is analysed.