Germany’s Battle to End the Ongoing Recession and Energy Crisis
Germany once hailed as an economic powerhouse, now finds itself at a crossroads. Business leaders and experts are sounding the alarm as the nation grapples with a weakening economy and the challenges of transitioning to green energy. Soaring inflation, sluggish export markets, and high energy costs loom over Germany’s economic landscape, raising concerns about its future. Amid these difficulties, Chancellor Olaf Scholz envisions a new era of economic growth through the transition to renewable energy. However, skepticism remains as experts question the immediate benefits and exorbitant costs associated with this green revolution. Germany must confront its structural weaknesses, such as bureaucracy and an ageing population while addressing industry concerns and shifting dynamics. The road ahead may be challenging, but Germany’s resilience and adaptability will determine its success in securing a prosperous future.
Swatch positive on recovery in luxury demand from China
Swatch Group shares hit their highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years on Tuesday after the world’s biggest watchmaker said it expected a recovery in luxury demand from China.
Canada bank investors fret over pace of lending recovery as deposits surge
Canadian banks started to see a much-awaited improvement in their core lending outside of mortgages in the third quarter, helping offset the impact of falling margins, but the benefits from the recovery are expected to be blunted by deposits growing at faster clip.
Take Five: The missing piece in the Fed puzzle
Next Friday’s U.S. employment report will allow investors to gauge whether a powerful U.S. recovery could push the Federal Reserve to start unwinding ultra-easy monetary policies sooner than expected.
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Life insurers need to look well beyond COVID-19 deaths to see how the global pandemic is altering the mortality risk of people they cover, a medical insurance expert said on Wednesday.
Analysis: Fund managers see value, cyclical stocks running further despite slow U.S. jobs recovery
While some technology stocks got a boost Friday after a disappointing U.S. jobs report, some portfolio managers say that blow-out earnings from several large technology companies over the last few weeks are not enough to keep making outsized bets on the sector.
Analysis: As small-cap stocks lag, Wall Street worries about broad slowdown
An historic rally in share prices for smaller U.S. companies has slowed sharply in April after six months of strong gains, leading many investors to worry that the stock market as a whole may have already priced in a strong rebound from the pandemic. “The easy money has been made for small caps and for […]
Commodity Prices to Stabilize after Early 2021 Gains, Supported by Global Economic Recovery
Path of commodity prices depends on pace of recovery and containment of COVID-19 WASHINGTON, April 20, 2021 – Commodity prices continued their recovery in the first quarter of 2021 and are expected to remain close to current levels throughout the year, lifted by the global economic rebound and improved growth prospects, according to the World Bank’s […]
Prices matter when tracking economic development and recovery after the pandemic
Measuring purchasing power is an effective way to track economic recovery after the pandemic, estimate the real sizes of economies, and gauge poverty.
Does good governance matter for post-pandemic economic growth recovery?
Post-COVID economic recovery could be delayed in countries with poor track records on governance. Many researchers have examined the effects of good governance on economic growth using different methodologies and data sets, and the findings have been contradictory. In our research, we added a new dimension by asking the question: does good governance matter for recovery in growth after a mega external shock like the pandemic?
