Chartbook 442: Global imbalances – A new cocktail in old bottles: World Economy April 2026:
As the World Bank and IMF convened for their “twin meetings” in Washington DC in April 2026, the…
How Long Can Markets Climb the ‘Wall of Worry’?
There has rarely been any time that the maxim that the markets climb a “Wall of Worry” has rang…
Moody’s credit rating agency downgrades outlook for New Zealand
Photo: RNZ A second international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for the New Zealand economy. Moody’s,…
Damage done by war to Gulf economy is growing
Tourists and visitors walking around the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque the largest Mosque the United Arab Emirates, a…
April eurozone flash consumer confidence -20.6 vs -16.3 prior
The Eurozone Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) is the European Commission’s flagship monthly gauge of household sentiment across the…
UK, Italy and France face debt squeeze
Bond investors are exacting a heavy price from three of Europe’s largest economies, which are struggling with a…
EU calls for energy vouchers, social tariffs and VAT reductions to curb soaring prices
The European Commission is urging EU governments to provide energy vouchers, income support and social tariffs to support…
Europe tallies the cost of another energy crisis
London — The European Union has unveiled a raft of planned emergency measures to cushion its economy from soaring…
ECB’s Simkus: The ECB shouldn’t raise interest rates in April
The ECB shouldn’t raise interest rates in AprilWe can’t rule out a rate hike this year ECB policymaker,…
China to fuse software and steel with US$14tr sector to fix weak links in world’s factory
China is embarking on a sweeping overhaul of its industrial architecture, aiming to fuse software and steel as…
Greece reports primary surplus of €12.1 billion in 2025
The Greek budget recorded a primary surplus of €12.13 billion last year, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced…
Germany cuts GDP forecast in half on the Iran war
Sees 2026 GDP growth of 0.5% vs 1.0% previouslySees 2027 GDP at 0.9% vs 1.3% previouslyExpects inflation to…