Europe – GLOBAL MACRO INSIGHTS

The West’s Dilemma: Peace Talks, Missiles, and the Endless Tug-of-War

After nearly 1,000 days of resistance against Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s allies seem to be losing patience and ideas. Western leaders, notably Germany’s Olaf Scholz and...

Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?

Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...

China’s Trade Surplus Hits New Heights, Setting the Stage for Global Tensions

China’s trade surplus is on track to hit a record high this year, putting it increasingly on a collision course with some of the world’s...

Trump’s Victory: A New Era of Tariffs, Tensions, and a Conservative Court for the Ages

As it seems, Donald Trump has clinched the election, ushering in an era that promises higher tariffs, strained alliances, and a judiciary that may reshape...

The ECB’s Ever-Changing Tune: Following the Unpredictable Path to Rate Cuts

The European Central Bank (ECB) has once again cut interest rates—this is the third time in 2024—seizing the opportunity created by a faster-than-expected drop in...

Fed’s Rate Cut Dilemma: Too Little, Too Late, or Just Right?

The European Central Bank is poised to cut interest rates again this Thursday, setting the stage for the Federal Reserve to follow suit next week...

The European project in danger

Germany’s centrist leaders might want to listen to the message voters have been sending loud and clear: if they want to prevent a drift towards...

Jackson Hole meeting: to a cut of interest rate on September

Officials from three of the world’s leading central banks announced on Friday that they are firmly on track to lower—or continue lowering—interest rates in the...

Central Bank Chaos: Divergence, Uncertainty, and the Global Economic Rollercoaster

Central bankers and policymakers are gathering for one of the world’s most significant economic forums this week. They are expected to be more divided than...

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