Guns N’ Money: Europe’s reaction to the new geopolitical reality
The start of negotiations between the US and Russia over Ukraine without involving Ukraine and Europe should have been the…
Maybe government spending isn’t so bad after all
It has been an extraordinary 24 hours for government spending. Germany has given the green light for an unprecedented fiscal…
Inflation, growth may be in conflict but Fed seen restarting cuts in June
New data may point to emerging tension between the U.S. Federal Reserve’s dual inflation and employment goals, as price pressures…
Will ECB hold or cut in April? Trump may tip euro scales
To cut or not to cut interest rates again in April? That is the question for the European Central Bank,…
Germany’s fiscal overhaul could buffer euro zone if US tariffs materialise – UBS
The recently announced spending plans and borrowing overhaul by the new German government could help offset potential headwinds to the…
Could’ve been worse: A jobs report deep dive
The February employment report, which arrives at a time of heightened uncertainties regarding policy and deteriorating demand, was fairly calm…
Resilience of US job creation set to be tested
Jobs report suggests no pressing need for additional Fed support In terms of the headlines from the jobs report, US…
Fed’s Kugler says rate policy likely on hold for some time
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Friday that rising inflation risks argue for an extended period of steady…
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariff reprieve is short-term move, duties may rise over time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he gave Canada and Mexico a break from his new 25% tariffs…
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid global uncertainties, finance minister says
China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an told reporters.…