Merkelnomics
Comments on the German and European economy.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
The Eurozone’s long quest for gold
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Higher, faster, longer. With the Olympics and the European Soccer Championships, Europe will once again celebrate these superlatives, enjo...
Towards fiscal flexibility?
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Yesterday, the European Commission showed that the austerity-based approach is more flexible than some might think. Yesterday was a big da...
German labour market loses more momentum
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German unemployment dropped by a non-seasonally adjusted 108,000 in May, bringing the number of unemployment to the lowest level since Decem...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Ifo drops sharply
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New realism? Today’s Ifo index shows that German businesses have finally lost their optimism. In May, the Ifo index dropped to 106.3, from 1...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Light snacks in Brussels
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As expected, last night’s dinner for European leaders did not yield any concrete results. The quest for growth and a broader vision on the ...
German growth comeback confirmed
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While the Eurozone is still searching for growth, Germany has it. Today’s second estimate of German 1Q GDP growth confirmed an excellent gro...
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Eurozone: Haute cuisine or down-home dish?
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European leaders will meet for an informal dinner tomorrow evening to prepare a growth compact. Firm decisions will probably not be taken, b...
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