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Ep. 336 | BUNDESBANK MIT RIESENVERLUST. WIE DER EURO UNS RUINIERT

Feb 25, 2025
The podcast discusses the shocking 19.2 billion euro loss of the German Bundesbank in 2024, highlighting how rising interest rates have severely impacted bond investments. It explores deeper structural challenges within the bank and how these issues reflect broader economic troubles linked to fiat currency. The conversation warns of the detrimental effects of fiat money on economies, affirming historical concerns about its sustainability. Insights from economist Irving Fisher are referenced to emphasize the potential dangers of relying on paper money like the euro.
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Bundesbank's Loss

  • The Deutsche Bundesbank reported a significant balance sheet loss of €19.2 billion in 2024, raising concerns about the Euro's stability.
  • This loss, equivalent to 7.2% of the Bundesbank's equity capital, hasn't been seen since the 1970s.
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Reasons for Bundesbank's Loss

  • The Bundesbank's losses are attributed to purchasing bonds at inflated prices during times of extremely low interest rates.
  • As interest rates rose, bond prices collapsed, resulting in substantial losses for the bank.
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Net Interest Loss

  • The Bundesbank's net interest loss stems from paying higher interest to commercial banks on their deposits than it receives from its bond holdings.
  • This mechanism benefits those who hold deposits at the Bundesbank and disadvantages those who do not.
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