Rebirth of the Financial Overlord

The Fed's benchmark interest rate was raised by 0.5 basis points.

It was like a heavy hammer hitting An Ning's chest hard, making his face turn pale. Germany's high interest rates have already put enormous pressure on the Finnish mark. Now that the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, it is hard to imagine that the outflow of domestic capital will accelerate and flow into the US market.

For Finland, this is simply an invisible plunder.

What is even more frightening is the subsequent series of reactions. Germany is now the third largest reserve currency in the world. With the ambition of the Germans, in order to ensure the status of the Deutsche Mark as a global currency, it is bound to compete with the US dollar. If Germany chooses to follow the United States The pace of raising interest rates will inevitably bring huge pressure on the Finnish mark.

The midsummer sun, with its fiery temperature, shines on people through the glass, even if there is an air conditioner, there will be a burning sensation. But An Ning couldn't feel the heat brought by the sun, only the coldness that penetrated deep into her heart, which was even colder than the night of a snowstorm in October in the cold winter.

Although there is no right or wrong in the exchange rate, once the exchange rate gets out of control, it will be a disaster.

President. What should we do?

what to do?

An Ning smiled wryly, the smile was uglier than crying.

The Soviet Union has fallen, and the United States, Germany, and Japan are competing for currency control one by one. In Finland's current situation, it is like a fish in a pond, with no choice at all.

Let's hope the British and the French hold back the Germans, and I think they don't want the situation to get any worse.

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From a certain department point of view, An Ning guessed right.

As the ancient empires in Europe, neither France nor the United Kingdom hope to see the Deutsche Mark too strong.

The London property market is in jeopardy, the unemployment rate is constantly rising, and low interest rates are very much needed to stimulate inflation. For France, the status of the franc has been suppressed by the mark. If the mark becomes stronger, its position in the core of the ECU will inevitably be strengthened again and become the center of the ECU. Absolute dominance is not in the interests of France.

But unfortunately, An Ning guessed a little wrong, or he still underestimated the strength and persistence of the Germans. He didn't understand the great ideals and ambitions carried by Helmut Kohl at all, and he didn't know at all. How much Helmut Schlesinger values ​​the independence of the Bundesbank.

UTC+2, ten o'clock in the morning.

frankfurt, Germany.

Helmut Kohl stood on the banks of the Rhine not far from the Central Bank with his hands behind his back, looking at the beautiful scenery on the river.

The sparkling water reflects the blue sky and white clouds. Sailing boats and cruise ships float on the water, reflecting the bright colors as the sun shines. The flow of the river makes people feel refreshed.

Looking at the young people playing in the river, Helmut Kohl's memory can't help but drift back to decades ago.

At that time, just after the war, he joined the German Christian Democratic Union, and later obtained a doctorate in history. Later, he came to Frankfurt to study law, and then transferred to history and social science. Beautiful bloody time.

But unfortunately, although the war has passed, everything left after the war is still destroying the country. The Germanic Empire has also been divided into two different camps. Relatives can only kiss their relatives through the wall, suffering from the pain of separation, friends can only face each other from a distance, and use tobacco to remember the former friendship.

War will not make Germany stronger, it will only bring pain.

He was wrong.

Although capital has led to injustice, selfishness, and various crimes, capital is also fair. Selfishness makes human beings work harder, and the pursuit of wealth also changes the course of human beings.

People have bad roots, but this bad root has a good side under capital. Capital makes the economy prosperous and people's lives better.

The battlefield in human history has never been cut off. Countless people died in the war, but capital can make this bloody war milder. The success of the Jews in wealth proves that capital is indeed right. It can change the world with milder wars, but why should it destroy the beauty of the world with a more miserable ending.

He was really wrong.

The country was unified without bloodshed, and the Soviet Union fell apart without too many casualties. It has already explained a lot of things. Benefits do not have to be achieved with killing and life. As long as the benefits are sufficient, the pursuit of benefits is in human genes. Now, it is entirely possible to use more moderate means to change this country.

The Jews do this very well.

But the cruel war is full of destruction, which will make people crazy and lose themselves.

Beside Helmut Kohl, Helmut Schlesinger in a neat suit was standing side by side with him holding a straw pipe.

If the outside world sees it, they will be surprised. Schlesinger's smoking posture is very natural, and he doesn't feel stiff at all because of Helmut Kohl's status as prime minister. The two stand together, and they don't want to be subordinates at all. Colleagues are more like friends.

In fact, it is not surprising.

Helmut is the largest surname in Germany and has the same ambition. Kohl and Schlesinger were like-minded friends very early on.

They have the same ideals, the same aspirations, and the same aspirations.

Let Germany return to its former strength again, and there is no need for bloodshed and war.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and a few leaves fluttered in front of the two of them and fell into the river water. With the flow of the river water, they slowly drifted away into the distance.

Helmut Kohl looked at the distant leaves and said to Schlesinger.

John Major called me yesterday, hoping we could hold off on raising interest rates, but I don't like his arrogance.

John Major, the new leader of the Conservative Party, was also the British Prime Minister who succeeded Mrs Thatcher two years ago. For the prime minister who likes to make street campaign speeches, Schlesinger is not cold at all.

In his opinion, Major's slogan is still obsessed with the glory of the empire on which the sun never sets, and he is completely unaware of who is the real uncrowned king in Europe today.

Dare not to say this, Schlesinger will not say it, he believes that Cole also has the same opinion as himself.

Holding the cigarette pot and flicking the soot, Schlesinger raised his eyebrows and said.

After all, he was the one who approved the signing of the Maastricht Treaty by Britain. How do you answer that?

I said, this is the responsibility of the central bank, and it is not convenient for me to intervene too much.

Schlesinger shrugged helplessly.

Okay. Sure enough, you still like playing football as much as you did when you were studying. But I like your answer.

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At noon, after having a light meal with Cole, Schlesinger returned to the Central Bank Building, and as soon as he reached the lobby, his assistant Diane Kruger hurried up to him on high heels.

Lamont called just now. I told him that you went to dinner just now, but his phone has not been hung up.

Helmut Schlesinger frowned involuntarily.

Norman Lamont, Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the arrogance of the British is annoying, Lamont's arrogance and arrogance are even more annoying.

His always domineering attitude makes people feel disgusted every time they hear it.

The relaxation brought by the natural scenery of the Rhine River was destroyed. However, political connections are unavoidable as the head of the central bank. Helmut Schlesinger had to endure his disgust and walked towards the office.

Sure enough, the phone in the office was still put aside.

Helmut Schlesinger wanted to hang up, but after thinking about it, he still picked up the phone.

Oh. Lamont, I'm so sorry to keep you waiting.

Helmut. I don't want to hear your nonsense. Now, I think you know the plight of the United Kingdom. I need Germany to relax its current monetary policy.

Grass! The arrogant idiot.

Do you think Britain is still the empire on which the sun never sets?

Now Britain needs Germany's help, but it pretends that I have to cooperate with you.

Silly X.

Helmut cursed in his heart, and was so angry that he wanted to curse when Lamont came up. He had never seen a guy who was as arrogant, conceited, and stupid as an Englishman before.

In terms of economic strength, today's Germany, which can slap the decadent Britain to death with a single slap, dares to be so arrogant.

Taking a deep breath to suppress the scolding anger, Helmut's face darkened, and his tone became cold.

Lamont. I think you also know the current situation in Germany. We need to stabilize domestic inflation and appease regional economic differences.

Oh, God. Helmut, don't you understand what I'm saying? Germany has to loosen its current monetary policy, it has to.

Lamont! Believe it or not, Germany can kill you Britain with one hand now? No, believe it or not, I can crush you to death with one finger?

Norman Lamont's tone and attitude immediately excited Helmut.

Lamont. I will consider Britain's request, but not now. My current responsibility is to suppress domestic inflation. That's it, I still have something to do, sorry.

beep -

This is not a request

Damn bastard, how dare you hang up on me.

On July 16, the Bundesbank announced that in order to curb inflation, the benchmark interest rate would be raised by 1.5 percent. After adjustment, the implemented interest rate would be 7.6 percent.

A one-time increase of 1.5 percent.

What concept?

If one million is deposited in the bank, an additional 15,000 yuan can be obtained stably and out of thin air, and there will be no risk. With the German Central Bank as the backstop, there is no risk at all.

It was like a bomb thrown into the water, instantly killing the fish and shrimps in the pond.