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18.08.2017 - Studies

German savers under pressure to take action

by Marius Kleinheyer

Even in the low-interest environment, German savers prefer money and near-money investments.

In the European Monetary Union, system stability has priority over purchasing power stability. What is needed is a paradigm shift towards real investment instruments.

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