Die Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in Deutschland zahlen ihren Einkauf an der Ladenkasse weiterhin vorwiegend bar. Das geht aus der neuesten Studie der Bundesbank hervor.

Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann has reiterated that, if the economic recovery in the euro area continues, further substantial net asset purchases by the Eurosystem beyond the agreed period will not be required. Furthermore, he does not believe that the recent appreciation of the euro will do anything to change this. Speaking at a conference in Frankfurt am Main, Mr Weidmann stated that this is – at least in part – a reaction to brighter growth prospects.