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.

On the basis of selected empirical analyses, the September 2019 Monthly Report explains the impact that wages have on prices in Germany and features an analysis of detailed state government budget figures for 2018. In addition, the Monthly Report describes the long-term changes in the unsecured interbank money market and also discusses banks’ profitability in 2018.

The Monthly Report July 2014 contains an article on the subject Exchange rates and financial stress and describes the past developments and future challenges of Germany’s statutory health insurance scheme. Furthermore, approach and initial results of the consolidated financial statement statistics as a contribution to the extended corporate analysis are defined. Finally, the importance of the insurance industry for financial stability is analysed.