The January 2023 issue of the Monthly Report explores how monetary policy has evolved from the monetary pillar to the monetary and financial analysis. Another article looks at yield curves in economic analysis. In addition, the Report addresses the question of how mobile payment methods are used in Germany. Finally, consumer access to cash in Germany is discussed on the basis of an evaluation of the geographical availability of cash withdrawal locations. 

The December 2022 edition of the Bundesbank’s Monthly Report describes the outlook for the German economy for 2023 to 2025. Furthermore, it discusses the recent rise in energy prices in the context of Germany’s price competitiveness. The report also features an article entitled “Access to cash in Germany – results of a representative public survey”.

The macro-financial environment has deteriorated substantially over the course of 2022. It has been shaped by subdued growth prospects, high inflation as well as rising interest rates and risk premia.

The November 2022 edition of the Monthly Report comments on the economic situation in Germany in autumn 2022.