Merkelnomics
Comments on the German and European economy.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Van Iron Lady naar Frau Smeedijzer
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Europa begrijpt Duitsland niet meer. Slag om slinger van mening veranderen, deels met een complete ommezwaai tot gevolg, en onbegrijpelijke ...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Lonely fighter or maverick?
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The German ban of naked short-selling has caused new uncertainty in financial markets. It also met a lack of understanding from other Eurozo...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Crisis drop
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The German ZEW index dropped in May on the back of recent market turmoil. The ZEW index which measures investors’ confidence now stands at 4...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
It’s a recovery, not a stagnation.
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According to the first estimate by the German agency for statistics, the recovery continued in the Q1 2010. The German economy grew by 0.2% ...
Eurozone puts a bazooka on the table
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European policymakers have put a loaded bazooka on the table. In a co-ordinated action, Eurozone governments and the IMF have decided to pro...
Friday, May 7, 2010
Hibernation ended.
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German industrial production increased significantly in March, more than offsetting the winter dip. Industrial production was up by 4.0% MoM...
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Return of the undercover hawk
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As widely expected, the ECB today decided to keep interest rates on hold. It is obvious that in the current rather deflationary environment,...
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