Slovak business leaders warn of dire economic outlook

In today’s edition of the Capitals, read about Germany ruling out using the DSA crisis mechanism, the UK detailing expectations in EU-UK defence deal and so much more.
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Slovak business leaders warn of dire economic outlook

They have urged a more assertive EU trade policy to counter unfair competition and geopolitical conflicts that could drive industry out of Europe by 2025.
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Bernard Arnault slams French tax hikes, considers investing more in Trumpโ€™s US

Europe’s richest man praises new president’s business-friendly policies.

ECB set to cut rates as Europe eyes Trump tariffs

The central bank wants to find a ‘neutral’ level for rates. It just doesn’t know where that is.

Trump versus trade: the global economic outlook for 2025 in five charts

Unpredictable change will sweep through America, while old problems, from war to inflation, are likely to afflict other countriesThe global economy is entering the new year with rising geopolitical tensions looming over its prospects, as the worldโ€™s le…

Franco-German political stability critical for 2025 EU economic outlook

The range of realistic outcomes has probably never been so wide, an analyst said.
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Von der Leyenโ€™s mission: Stop Europeโ€™s โ€˜slow agonyโ€™ of decline

The European Commission president has pledged to boost the EUโ€™s ability to compete with the U.S. and China.

Europe should hope for a Trump victory

The bloc has lost its purpose โ€” and, surprisingly, having the former president back in the White House may be the thing to bring it back.

IMF warns war and protectionism to hurt world economy

Central banks should focus more on supporting growth now that they’ve squashed inflation, Fund urges.

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast ahead of budget

The revised 2024 forecast puts the U.K. ahead of Germany, Italy and Japan, and equal with France. But it comes after tricky borrowing data for Britain’s new chancellor.

Saudis urge US to suspend weapons to Israel until Gaza aid resumes

Ambassador to the U.K. Prince Khalidย bin Bandar Al Saud criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s conduct in Lebanon as well.

How the Trump-Vance platform could win or lose

Donald Trump never stops talking about immigration, trade and the economy. Those policy areas have animated all three of the former presidentโ€™s campaigns for the White House, and he often finds ways to morph other topics into border security, tariffs, taxes and inflation when heโ€™s riffing on the campaign trail. And for years โ€” amid [โ€ฆ]

Failing to control debt handicaps future generations: Spainโ€™s former foreign minister

The new French government faces many challenges, including questions about its democratic legitimacy, and a public debt which has worried Franceโ€™s EU partners. We discuss the economic outlook with former Spanish foreign minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya,…

Germanyโ€™s rude economic awakeningย 

After a spate of bad news involving giants like Volkswagen and Intel, the mood in Germany has turned gloomy.

Consultancy stands ready to serve

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Britainโ€™s economy is improving. Donโ€™t expect it to save Rishi Sunak.

With inflation expected to drop, it’s not the economy any more, stupid, for Britain’s Conservatives.

Will the EU get a war budget?

The debate over the bloc’s next seven-year spending plan is already starting. And while the Ukraine invasion shapes the debate, the negotiations will be messy โ€” and about a whole lot more.

Bank of Englandโ€™s forecasting needs urgent revamp, says ex-US Fed chief Bernanke

The BoE’s systems are out of date in a changing world, review said.

The Week Ahead on the Markets as the ECB prepares for its rate decision

This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to convene the monetary policy meeting, offering clues on the interest rate path and the economic outlook. Additionally, the US will release its March inflation data, steering the global marketโ€™s …

German economy to nearly flatline this year, Kiel, ifo Institutes say

Frankfurt, Germany, March 27, 2024 (AFP) – The German economy is expected to barely grow this year, leading economic institutes said Wednesday, as weak demand at home and abroad slows the path to recovery.Europe’s largest economy will expand by just 0….

Rethinking the German model means letting go

Among other problems, Germany is plagued with severe labour shortages that will only get worse as โ€˜baby boomersโ€™ retire. Still, politicians think they need to preserve jobs in industries where Germany is clearly uncompetitive, whatever the costs.