Current studies reveal a dramatic decline in the economy's reputation. Headlines about EU states on the verge of bankruptcy, ailing banks and insolvencies of renowned players shatter people's trust in the foundations of our society. The result: a growing sense of suspicison directed towards the political class and the benefits of science. 

Many German citizens still think the state will be able to provide for them, but changes in everyday life are quite noticeable – in order to maintain their standard of living, people are actively seeking out additional sources of income as well as checking their expenditures more thoroughly.

How does this impact citizens as potential investors with options to invest in the markets?

And what are the impacts of the crisis on the financial markets and on forex?