Jul 23, 2024

Though demand for metals is skyrocketing, uncertainty, price volatility and CAPEX needs make companies very cautious. According to the International Energy Associations (IEA)’s stated policies scenario (STEPS), demand for metals could double (even triple if we take the Announced Pledges Scenario (APS), which take for granted the fact that governments will reach all announced goals).

Jul 18, 2024

Business insolvencies up again, markets pricing in a Trump win but forgot inflation, and shipping costs soaring ahead of trade frictions

Jul 16, 2024

Who's afraid of GenAI? While experts predict substantial positive economic effects from the rise of generative artificial intelligence, public sentiment is not so optimistic.

Jul 12, 2024

China’s Third Plenum, Germany’s penny-pinching budget, what happens next in France and ECB preview

Jul 11, 2024

The economics of hosting the biggest sporting event in the world

Jul 05, 2024

French elections round two, the political tide turns in the UK and globetrotters driving the tourism rebound