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VÖB Stock Market Forecast: Iran Conflict Heightens Uncertainty – Fundamental Drivers of Stock Markets Remain in Place

Frankfurt am Main, March 18, 2026

  • War in the Middle East drives up oil prices and creates uncertainty in the markets
  • Duration of potential disruptions…

VÖB Capital Market Forecast: Moderate Growth Momentum, Monetary Policy in Focus

  • Global economy continues to be burdened by U.S. tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty
  • Germany and the eurozone expect slight growth
  • Fed cuts key interest…

Thomas Groß elected as VÖB President

• Erk Westermann-Lammers takes over as Vice President
• Eckhard Forst appointed honorary member in recognition of his highly committed service
• Thomas…

VÖB Stock Market Forecast: AI and interest rate speculation support the markets – risks remain manageable

  • Strong market recovery following “Liberation Day” in early April
  • DAX benefits from stable global economy and investment momentum
  • AI and interest rate…

VÖB Capital Market Forecast: Slow recovery in Germany, global uncertainties continue to weigh on the market

  • Global economy impacted by tariff disputes
  • Germany shows signs of an economic turnaround
  • ECB nearing end of interest rate cuts – Capital market interest…

Call for a Regulatory Pause – Now!

The European Commission’s consultation on advancing market integration through the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) is a welcome step. The…

EU Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy: Good approach – but misses the mark

The aim of the European Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) is to encourage more retail investors to invest in the capital market. The…

GBIC comments on the ESMA consultations implementing prospectus-related aspects of the Listing Act

The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC) has commented on two consultation papers published by ESMA in Q4 2024 which prepare ESMA input to…

Eckhard Forst: "The EU could help with housing construction"

VÖB-President Eckhard Forst has expressed a generally positive opinion in an interview with Börsen-Zeitung (available in German) regarding the EU's…

GBIC comments on the European Commission consultation on the functioning of the EU securitisation framework

The German Banking Industry Committee (GBIC), together with True Sale International (TSI), an initiative to promote the German securitisation market,…

Corporate Schuldscheindarlehen (SSD): Default rates remain low, trend towards green products, five VÖB members as market leaders

Berlin – Corporate Schuldscheindarlehen (SSD) is an attractive investment opportunity for investors, characterized by low default rates and a growing…

Financing the Transition: Public Banks call for Leaner Regulation

Berlin - As the European elections approach, public banks are emphasizing the urgent need for the EU to implement the Basel III banking package and…

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