Jul 08, 2021

So far this year, global trade has bounced back faster and stronger than expected, especially in value terms (+8.6% q/q in Q1 2021 vs. +3.4% q/q in volume terms), driven by price and capacity pressures.

Jul 05, 2021

During the UEFA EURO 2020 opening game, France arguably dominated its archrival Germany. While both teams have since exited the tournament, we find a welcome tie between the EU’s two largest economies when it comes to weathering the Covid-19 crisis, judging by GDP developments, labor market performance, debt toll and policy support.

Jul 01, 2021

It is too soon to tell the long-term effects of the Covid-19 crisis on inequality in Latin America, but income and labor markets already seem to be Patient Zero.

Jun 30, 2021

With ~18% of global outstanding debt currently yielding in negative territory, investors are increasingly looking for yield-enhancing opportunities in higher risk Emerging Market assets.

Jun 24, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic and related global economic crisis triggered an unprecedented shift in public debt sustainability in the developing world.

Jun 23, 2021

Building back stronger? Only 27% of all respondents believe that the Covid-19 crisis will strengthen solidarity in the EU (Germany: 23%, France: 27%, and Italy 30%)