Despite challenges such as the war in Ukraine, rising energy prices and persistently high inflation rates, the German labor market has proven to be relatively robust over the past two years. The fight against inflation by the European Central Bank (ECB) is currently shaping economic activity. At 2.2%, the inflation…

The HWWI Commodity Price Index, which aims at reflecting price developments of raw materials imported by highly industrialized countries, dates back to the 1950s. This paper explains the calculation of the index at the example of its latest revision, which became effective on 1st September 2023. While the index and…

Bitcoin (BTC) represents an emerging asset class, offering investors an alternative avenue for diversification across various units of exchange. The recent global banking crisis of 9 March 2023 has provided an opportunity to reflect on how Bitcoin’s perception as a speculative asset may be evolving. This paper analyzes the volatility…