May 26, 2020

Global trade: Recession confirmed, watch out for a double-whammy blow due to protectionism

Our proprietary Trade Momentum Index shows that Q2 is likely to see an even stronger contraction.
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May 20, 2020

The ECB is also here to close governments' financing gap

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, gross financing needs could amount to EUR800-900bn for the Eurozone, and only part of it will be covered by the issuance of long-term bonds.
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May 19, 2020

A German-French trial balloon on fiscal union

This first attempt at a transfer union may make net payouts look small for, say Italy, but symbols do matter.
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May 18, 2020

Retail in the U.S.: Department store bankruptcies are only the tip of the iceberg

The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the U.S. retail industry is unprecedented and will have lasting consequences on all segments.
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May 15, 2020

Germany: Q1 GDP drop only the tip of the iceberg

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May 14, 2020

What does Covid-19 mean for the UK's economy?

Ana Boata, Head of Macroeconomic Research, explains.
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May 14, 2020

Lower for longer: Covid-19 to weigh on interest rates

The massive, prolonged intervention of central banks on global government bonds will remain a major factor.
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May 14, 2020

Automotive in europe: -30% in 2020, in spite of active googling for new cars

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May 13, 2020

What does Covid-19 mean for France's economy?

Selin Ozyurt, Senior Economist for France and Africa, explains.
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