The sudden sharp rise in the yen has shaken the financial markets. This could have been just an episode, but it doesn't have to be.

For over 18 months, the German government has failed to implement an important EU directive on sustainability - to the detriment of German companies.

The Bundesbank reports on the carbon footprint of its 61-year-old gold reserves for the first time. The question is what this is all about.

Companies can freely define their profits. This will soon come to an end.

The The EU is now also regulating ESG ratings. Why this is necessary on the one hand, but superfluous on the other.

Banks are cashing in heavily on their deposits at the central bank. But investors are not rejoicing. Apparently, they are more concerned about balance sheet risks.