Tag "Eurozone"
Collateral damage: How QE is harming Europe’s pensions and growth
The ECB’s Quantitative Easing (QE) is aimed at restoring growth and inflation in the Eurozone. However, the collateral damage the QE is causing to pension funds and insurers risks harming demand
Weekly Risk Outlook
IMF to forecast weakened growth. Eurozone ministers review Greek bailout progress. Turkish president discusses refugees. Moody’s stages conference in Brazil. U.S. House elects next Speaker following Boehner’s resignation. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. IMF Releases Economic Forecast,
Politics at stake: The migrant crisis comes to Belgium
As the migrant crisis grows, the Eurozone has called for quotas. How has Belgium responded and what are the political effects for Brussels? On September 8th the European Commission (EC)
Despite bailout outline, creditor divisions renew the risk of a Grexit
Despite a temporary agreement on July 13th between Greece and the Troika, new divisions for a lasting deal amongst creditors present another risk for Grexit. After seven months of uncertainty
Why is Syriza still leading in Greek polls?
In light of Greece’s reluctant acceptance of the terms of a third bailout, satisfaction with the government’s performance is at an all-time low. So how come Syriza is still leading the
Bailout backlash: Grexit still not off the table
As the Greek parliament votes to pass its latest bailout deal, does it risk further political backlash from the public, keeping a Grexit on the table? On July 13th, after
Greece and Europe enter uncharted waters
Greece has voted “No” to its international creditors’ bailout proposal, supporting the left-wing Syriza Government in a high-stakes referendum. The Sunday poll, in which Greece voted “No” to its international
Opinion: Greece has fallen. Can it stand tall once again?
With a referendum coming this week, Greeks will decide whether to accept a bailout package that will keep Greece solvent and in the Eurozone. What went wrong, and how can
Weak currencies do not boost exports, study finds
According to new data from the European Central Bank, and contrary to popular belief, weaker currencies do not boost exports, as many firms cannot react in time to take advantage
The Grexit and danger of systemic risk
The risk of Grexit continues to loom over the Eurozone. While both sides face intense internal political pressures, Eurozone leaders are unlikely to gamble with the systemic risk of a