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The rise of populist currents shakes up global trade
Global Trends and Politics
The rise of populist currents shakes up global trade
A rapid recovery of global trade is rather unlikely
BREXIT update
Global Trends and Politics
BREXIT update
Where do we stand now and how are things likely to progress from here?
The science of sanctions compliance
Global Trends and Politics
The science of sanctions compliance
Embargoes and sanctions restrict freedom in foreign trade.
Key election in Spain overshadowed by British referendum
Global Trends and Politics
Key election in Spain overshadowed by British referendum
New polls on the Brexit referendum
Low interest rates cast a long shadow
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Low interest rates cast a long shadow
The eurozone’s key interest rates have recently dropped to zero.
Will it soon be raining money?
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Will it soon be raining money?
"helicopter money"
Black swans and ostriches
Global Trends and Politics
Black swans and ostriches
The assertion that certain crises could not have been predicted is all too often a simple case
Brexit referendum: the genie is out of the bottle
Global Trends and Politics
Brexit referendum: the genie is out of the bottle
The EU is currently facing its greatest crisis ever. By Michael Menhart, Chief Economist at Munich..
Spain needs a new business model
Global Trends and Politics
Spain needs a new business model
It is essential that the next Spanish government revitalise the innovative strength
The renminbi - in the top league, but not yet in the Champions League
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The renminbi - in the top league, but not yet in the Champions League
Despite being part of the IMF basket of currencies the renminbi is not yet on an equal footing with.
The era of extremely cheap money must come to an end
Global Trends and Politics
The era of extremely cheap money must come to an end
A comment by Nikolaus von Bomhard.
Solvency II: Munich Re is well positioned
Global Trends and Politics
Solvency II: Munich Re is well positioned
Bernhard Kaufmann talks about the challenges facing the insurance industry.
The number will increase
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The number will increase
Is the current wave of refugees merely the beginning? A Spiegel interview with Nikolaus von Bomhard.
The future needs growth
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The future needs growth
would it be better for us to do without economic growth?
China: The problems are well known, but the jitters are new
Global Trends and Politics
China: The problems are well known, but the jitters are new
Collapse on China's stock markets
Iran: Outstanding opportunities, huge hurdles
Global Trends and Politics
Iran: Outstanding opportunities, huge hurdles
The economic sanctions imposed against Iran
Cash is a lot more than just notes and coins
Global Trends and Politics
Cash is a lot more than just notes and coins
Abolition of banknotes
EU referendum in the UK
Global Trends and Politics
EU referendum in the UK
The stakes are high
India wants to begin a new era
Global Trends and Politics
India wants to begin a new era
Reforms are taking effect, but they are also coming up against resistance
“SNB's action will dampen economic growth in Switzerland”
Global Trends and Politics
“SNB's action will dampen economic growth in Switzerland”
Michael Menhart talks about the end of the exchange-rate cap against the euro
Monetary policy of the Fed should not be an option for the ECB
Global Trends and Politics
Monetary policy of the Fed should not be an option for the ECB
Michael Menhart talks about the ECB’s current role.
Scotland refrains from opening Pandora’s box
Global Trends and Politics
Scotland refrains from opening Pandora’s box
Michael Menhart, Chief Economist at Munich Re, discusses some of the risks associated with...
Austerity works
Global Trends and Politics
Austerity works
Why it would be a huge mistake for the crisis-hit countries of the eurozone to abandon austerity.
Europe needs more labour migration
Global Trends and Politics
Europe needs more labour migration
Michael Menhart about migration and free movement of labour in Europe
The US elections and their consequences - a European perspective
Global Trends and Politics
The US elections and their consequences - a European perspective
Michael Menhart on the most urgent tasks for US fiscal policy following the 2012 elections.
The ECB bonanza
Global Trends and Politics
The ECB bonanza
Irresponsible risk or still not enough?
People in the region need an economic perspective
Global Trends and Politics
People in the region need an economic perspective
Revolution in the Arab world

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