Deutsche Bundesbank
German debt securities net sales reach €75.2 billion in May
The Bundesbank reported high net sales of debt securities in Germany for May 2026, totaling €75.2 billion.
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Germany tenders €6 billion in 2.70 percent treasury notes
Germany's Federal Finance Agency, via the Deutsche Bundesbank, is tendering €6 billion in 2.70 percent federal treasury notes.
Cashless payments surpass cash for daily purchases in Germany
The Deutsche Bundesbank's 2025 study on payment behavior in Germany reveals that cashless payments now account for over half of daily purchases for the first time.
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German economy slows, inflation rises; fiscal policy supports growth
The Bundesbank's new forecast for Germany indicates that the Middle East conflict is temporarily halting the economic recovery.
Endowment accounts no longer count for reserves, interest June 17
The Deutsche Bundesbank announced that balances held on endowment accounts will no longer be counted towards minimum reserve requirements or be eligible for interest on excess reserves.
German bond market sees low net issuance in April
The Bundesbank reported low net issuance on the German bond market in April 2026, with total net issuance of debt securities amounting to €14.0 billion.
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German bank branches decline 6 percent; institutions consolidate
The consolidation in the German banking sector continued in 2025, with the total number of credit institutions decreasing by 39 to 1,329. Domestic branches also declined by 6 percent to 16,799, driven by digitalization and cost pressure.
Net redemptions on German bond market in March 2026
The Bundesbank reports net redemptions on the German bond market totaling €2.7 billion in March 2026.
Commercial real estate prices continue upturn, new index
The Deutsche Bundesbank and vdpResearch have launched a new commercial real estate price index.
Germany to auction 1.5 billion euros in Green Bonds
The German government will increase two Green Federal Securities by a total of 1.5 billion euros through a Multi-ISIN auction on May 5, 2026.
German direct investment stocks 2024: Slight rise, China exposure down
Germany's direct investment stocks abroad increased slightly to €1,750 billion by the end of 2024, up from €1,727 billion in 2023.
Green Federal Securities to be increased by €1.5 billion
Germany will increase two Green Federal Securities by a total of €1.5 billion through a Multi-ISIN auction on May 5, 2026.