Energy Policy: European Inconsistencies Unmasked
European officials are engaged in discussions to maintain gas supplies via a crucial pipeline between Russia and Ukraine as they scramble to prevent Moscow’s war...
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Toward a Real Estate Crash in Germany?
Fears about US commercial real estate have shaken German banks this month, but their message was clear: Don’t worry; most of our real estate exposure...
The contagion of the US commercial real estate turmoil is spreading to Europe
Just weeks before resigning from his position as CEO of Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, Andreas Arndt is facing investor concerns, mainly due to loans granted by the...
Germany, the End of an Era
The manufacturing output of the largest European economy has been on a downward trend since 2017, and the decline is accelerating as competitiveness erodes.The foundations...
The ECB needs to set a course
Last week, several ECB members were responsible for pushing back expectations regarding the speed at which borrowing costs would decrease. The message got through, and...
Germany, the New Weakness in Europe
Even if Germany finally starts to grow again in 2024, it will struggle to shake off the depression lurking behind one of its weakest annual...
The day after tomorrow
Not long ago, the world lived in a time when money flowed freely and was inexpensive. Interest rates in the U.S. were close to zero,...
Is the West losing the war in Ukraine?
Russia invaded Ukraine last year, mistakenly believing it would be a short and glorious war. Its theory of victory now involves prolonging the war, creating...
A slump in the Eurozone economy
Growth barely increased in the second quarter, with GDP only rising by 0.1%, as opposed to the initial estimate of 0.3% at the end of...