Darius Backhaus

Manager at zeb

Darius Backhaus is a Manager at zeb.research and part of the Retail Practice Group. His tasks include the preparation of studies and topic development, especially in the areas of European banking markets, interest rates, sustainability and macroeconomic issues.

Location

Office Münster
Hammer Str. 165
48153 Münster
Germany

Contact

+49 251 97128-850
darius.backhaus@zeb.de

Articles by Darius Backhaus

zeb.market.flash 56

The stock rally continues, but the problems remain

14/07/2026

zeb.market.flash #56, Q2 2026: Despite geopolitical tensions and a gloomy economic outlook, the stock markets rebounded significantly in the second quarter of 2026. At the same time, the world’s top banks are demonstrating solid financial performance and increased profitability in a market environment that remains volatile.

zeb.market.flash #55, Q1 2026: cover image

War, oil, inflation – and the impact for banks

15/04/2026

zeb.market.flash #55, Q1 2026: The escalation in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a massive energy and inflation shock in the first quarter of 2026.

zeb.market.flash #54

Banks crown successful year with Q4 rally

13/01/2026

zeb.market.flash #54, Q4 2025: The global capital markets ended Q4 2025 with moderate gains (MSCI World market cap. +3.2% QoQ). Despite pronounced uncertainty factors – including the longest government shutdown in US history and poor consumer sentiment in Europe and the US – the markets proved resilient.

zeb.market.flash #53, Q3 2025 Cover

Signs of economic stabilization

13/10/2025

zeb.market.flash #53, Q3 2025: The current issue focuses on the slight improvement in the transatlantic economy.

Turbulent quarter ends on a solid note

Turbulent quarter ends on a solid note

10/07/2025

zeb.market.flash #52, Q2 2025: The current issue is characterized by the turbulence surrounding the tariff conflict triggered by the USA.

USA from space

Unstable markets and transatlantic divergences between the USA and Europe

10/04/2025

zeb.market.flash #51, Q1 2025: Trump’s tariff policy, a historic borrowing package for defense and infrastructure in Germany – the current issue focuses on the latest major political developments in Germany and the world.

Tree in front of a skyscraper as metaphor for theo role of banks in the biodiversity crisis

Interest rate turnaround 2.0 and the role of banks in the biodiversity crisis

17/10/2024

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#50 – October 2024) deals in detail with our special topic “Biodiversity crisis: an underestimated challenge”.

Sailing boat in the storm as metaphor for the "European private client business 2024–2026: steadfast island in the storm?!"

European private client business 2024–2026: steadfast island in the storm?!

14/08/2024

The year 2023 stood out as exceptional for banks across European markets. Business with private clients flourished. This begs the question of what the years to come will bring for banks operating in European private client markets?

skyscrapers overgrown with green trees as metaphor for the ESG transformation advancing

ESG transformation advancing but still in progress

15/07/2024

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#49 – July 2024) deals in detail with our special topic “ESG transformation advancing but still in progress”.

Start into a potentially challenging year 2024f or banks

A splendid start into a potentially challenging year

15/04/2024

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#48 – April 2024) deals in detail with our special topic “CRE in turmoil and vulnerability of Western European banks”.

2024: The future of banks

The future of banks: despite a positive outlook, caution is advised in 2024

18/01/2024

Every quarter, zeb.market.flash provides an overview of the performance of the world’s largest banks (measured by market capitalisation). This issue (#47 – January 2024) deals in detail with our special topic “2024 – transitional year to a new equilibrium”.

Economies and banks at a pivotal turning point

Economies and banks at a pivotal turning point

26/10/2023

zeb.market.flash, Q3 2023: (Issue 46 – October 2023): regulatory gaps between the U.S. and the euro area.

regulatory gaps between the U.S. and the euro area

Markets regain confidence in banks

17/07/2023

zeb.market.flash Q2 2023 (Issue 45 – July 2023): regulatory gaps between the U.S. and the euro area.

Banking crisis 2.0: Banking turmoil raises old familiar questions

Banking crisis 2.0: banking turmoil raises old familiar questions

20/04/2023

zeb.market.flash Q1 2023 (Issue 43 – April 2023): Banking crisis 2.0 and its regulatory implications

Banking environment: 2023: challenging times ahead

New banking environment 2023: challenging times ahead

30/01/2023

zeb.market.flash Q4 2022 (Issue 42 – January 2023): Essential value drivers in banking

Rebirth of the deposit business for banks in Europe

Rebirth of the deposit business: is a “battle for deposits” looming?

14/11/2022

zeb.market.flash Q2 2022 (Issue 42 – November 2022): Banks’ strong performance fuels hope for upcoming quarters

Hands touching global connection and icon customer networking data exchanges on glitter bright lights colorful background as metaphor for "Omnichannel Management Matters"

Omnichannel Management Matters

11/02/2021

What can be learned from successful pioneers in banking?