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Economic and Financial Crisis

Precipitated by the bursting US housing bubble and culminating in the bankruptcy of Wall Street firm Lehman Brothers in Sept. 2008, the financial crisis prompted governments to bail out banks and take over insolvent companies. The "Great Recession" and its aftershocks still echo throughout the global economy.

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Silicon Valley Brings Disruption to Global Finance - Robert Schmiegelt / Future Image / IMAGO

SVB's European Shockwaves Silicon Valley Brings Disruption to Global Finance

Rising interest rates have plunged the financial markets into turbulence. Regional banks in the U.S. are facing bank runs while in Europe, Credit Suisse is on the brink. Is a new global financial crisis coming? By Tim Bartz und Michael Brächer

Is Germany's Prosperity at Risk? - [M]: J.H. Darchinger / Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung; Getty Images

From Inflation to Recession Is Germany's Prosperity at Risk?

Germany is facing a deep crisis, with inflation is reaching record levels and recession on the horizon. Even the middle class has begun to feel the pain.

Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro - Nikolay Doychinov / AFP

Controversial Eurozone Accession Concerns Rise as Bulgaria Prepares to Join the Euro

Bulgaria has significant problems with corruption and money laundering. Nevertheless, the European Union is prepared to accept the country as the next member of the eurozone. Many fear that might be a bad idea. By Ralf Neukirch und Michael Sauga

A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy - Christian Thiel

The Era of Missed Opportunities A First Look at Angela Merkel's Legacy

Angela Merkel's 16 years as German chancellor have been characterized by crisis after crisis, most of them global in nature. Her intellect has been a critical tool in addressing those challenges, but her follow through left a lot to be desired. By Dirk Kurbjuweit

"The Stock Market Is Deluding Itself" - Kerem Yucel / AFP

Interview with Economist Nouriel Roubini "The Stock Market Is Deluding Itself"

Prominent American economist Nouriel Roubini does not believe the global economy will recover quickly. He believes that the dire situation will produce a summer of protest in the U.S. and years of difficulties in Europe as well. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

Coronavirus Tightens Its Grip on the Economy - CLEMENS BILAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Worse than Lehman Coronavirus Tightens Its Grip on the Economy

It is an unprecedented crisis: The coronavirus pandemic is crippling entire economies, while governments and central banks are deploying all means available to prevent a systemic collapse. How long can we hold out?

Trump Steers into Global Economy Collision Course - JIM WATSON/ AFP

Ego Trip Trump Steers into Global Economy Collision Course

U.S. President Donald Trump is currently steering his country into economic isolation. Bodies like the IMF, the G-7 and the G-20 fear for the future of the global financial system. They want Germany to take on a stronger role in standing up to the Americans. Von Christian Reiermann

Qatari Investors Eyeing Control of Deutsche Bank - REUTERS / POOL/ REUTERS

Sheikh Up Qatari Investors Eyeing Control of Deutsche Bank

Strategic errors, massive fines and attacks by speculators have created a major crisis for Germany's most important bank. Now, investors from Qatar, who already own some 10 percent of Deutsche Bank, are considering taking control. Von Martin Hesse und Christian Reiermann

Will Brexit Be End of Party for London? - Hannah Mckay/ dpa

Betting the Banks Will Brexit Be End of Party for London?

London is the world's leading financial capital, ahead of New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. The city placed its bets on globalization and won, attracting both legitimate and shady business with its lax rules. A vote in favor of Brexit could jeopardize its position. Von Martin Hesse

Germany's Finance Minister Mulls Taking on Merkel - Tim Brakemeier/ picture alliance / dpa

Brewing Conflict over Greece Germany's Finance Minister Mulls Taking on Merkel

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble appears to have given up hope of a satisfactory outcome to the Greek crisis. Unlike the chancellor, he is willing to cut the rope on Athens. But will he dare to dig in his heels and defy Merkel? Von Peter Müller, René Pfister und Christian Reiermann

A Legal Look at Greek Reparations Demands - © Alkis Konstantinidis / Reuter/ REUTERS

'Strong Moralizing' A Legal Look at Greek Reparations Demands

Athens has demanded that Germany pay Greece billions in World War II reparations. Berlin, though, has ignored the requests. International law professor Frank Schorkopf says that Germany has already fulfilled its obligations through wealth transfers. Von Dietmar Hipp

'A Grexit Would Be a Catastrophe' - Wiktor Dabkowski / DER SPIEGEL

French EU Commissioner Moscovici 'A Grexit Would Be a Catastrophe'

In an interview, EU currency commissioner Pierre Moscovici, 57, discusses efforts in Brussels to ensure that Greece remains in the euro zone and why he believes a Greek exit would be a disaster for Europe. Von René Pfister und Gregor Peter Schmitz

'We Have Created a Monster' - LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/ AFP

Thomas Piketty on the Euro Zone 'We Have Created a Monster'

In an interview with SPIEGEL, celebrated French economist Thomas Piketty speaks about Alexis Tsipras' election victory in Greece, Europe's inability to fix its financial woes and what EU leaders can learn from the United States. Von Julia Amalia Heyer und Christoph Pauly

Deep Divisions Emerge over ECB Quantitative Easing Plans - Frank Rumpenhorst/ dpa

Monetary Fallacy? Deep Divisions Emerge over ECB Quantitative Easing Plans

To prevent dangerous deflation, the ECB is discussing a massive program to purchase government bonds. Monetary watchdogs are divided over the measure, with some alleging that central bankers are being held hostage by politicians. Von Anne Seith

How Capitalism Has Gone Off the Rails - REUTERS/ Metropolitan Police

The Zombie System How Capitalism Has Gone Off the Rails

Six years after the Lehman disaster, the industrialized world is suffering from Japan Syndrome. Growth is minimal, another crash may be brewing and the gulf between rich and poor continues to widen. Can the global economy reinvent itself? Von Michael Sauga

A New Plan to Boost Europe's Straggling Investments - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

More Money Please A New Plan to Boost Europe's Straggling Investments

The euro crisis may have eased recently, but companies and countries in the common currency zone still aren't investing enough to fuel growth. The best solution, a Berlin economics institute argues, is to establish an EU-wide investment fund. Von Christian Reiermann

The Eroding Power of Central Banks - Boris Roessler/ dpa

Out of Ammo? The Eroding Power of Central Banks

Since the financial crisis, central banks have slashed interest rates, purchased vast quantities of sovereign bonds and bailed out banks. Now, though, their influence appears to be on the wane with measures producing paltry results. Do they still have control? Von Michael Sauga und Anne Seith

Developing Economies Hit a BRICS Wall - KIM KYUNG-HOON/ REUTERS

Troubled Times Developing Economies Hit a BRICS Wall

Until recently, investors viewed China, Brazil and India as a sure thing. Lately, though, their economies have shown signs of weakness and money has begun flowing back to the West. Worries are mounting the BRICS dream is fading. Von Erich Follath und Martin Hesse

Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery - LUCAS JACKSON/ REUTERS

Out of the Abyss Looking for Lessons in Iceland's Recovery

In 2008, Iceland experienced one of the most dramatic crashes any country had ever seen. Since then, its recovery has been just as impressive. Are there lessons to be learned? SPIEGEL went to the island nation to find out. Von Guido Mingels

Is the Next Crash Brewing? - Andrew Gombert/ dpa

Feeding the Bubble Is the Next Crash Brewing?

Central banks around the world are pumping trillions into the economy. The goal is to stimulate growth, but their actions are also driving up prices in the real estate and equities markets. The question is no longer whether there will be a crash, but when. Von Martin Hesse und Anne Seith

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