Next week, the European Commission is expected to propose the most ambitious overhaul of the EU fiscal framework in more
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Can the US and EU really “friendshore” away from China?
Globalization is changing, not dying, but recent crises have raised questions about the structure of global supply chains, and the
Lights out! Energy crisis, policy mistakes and uncertainty
As Russian gas supply is coming to a halt, the fight against inflation is raging and political uncertainties coalesce, our
Missing chips cost EUR100bn to the European auto sector
The automotive industry has been the number one casualty of the global semiconductor crunch: We estimate that it led to
Double trouble? Inflation means less cash and more debt for companies
Earnings held steady in the first half of 2022 but momentum is fading The post-pandemic party is coming to a
Green infrastructure investment
The public sector cannot do it alone The war in Ukraine underscores that scaling up investment in climate-smart infrastructure is
High yield: have the tourists left?
High carry and higher spreads before a U-turn in 2023 The tide has turned for high yield credit. Since mid-April,
The anatomy of financial bubbles, crashes & where we stand today
Some important segments of the US equity market (the NASDAQ, the NASDAQ 100, the S&P 500 home builders index) were
Frying pan to fire: Will inflation spark a wage-price spiral in 2022?
Executive Summary Record-high inflation in advanced economies is turning up the heat on central banks. With average wages set to
Economic outlook: Don’t look up!
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Global growth should remain robust but uneven, with rising divergence between advanced and emerging market economies. We expect omicron-related




