In case you missed it: Hoping for stability

The January ECB minutes told us the dovish central bank is on high alert, but still needs more time to make up its mind. But for next week, we're keeping a close eye out for the Cooper-Boles amendment in yet another Brexit vote, and think a trade deal of some sorts between the US and China is the likeliest option, but what does a 'stable' yuan really mean?

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ECB: To twitch or not to twitch?

The minutes of the January meeting illustrate the European Central Bank's increasing concern. However, today's encouraging confidence indicators…

Stable Yuan Memorandum: More about shutting the door on depreciation

United States

China

Stable Yuan Memorandum: More about shutting the door on depreciation

Reports are emerging that the US and China will agree on the need for a stable yuan as part of its trade deal. For China, this looks to be consistent with…

Germany: Still blocked by cars

The GDP components provide interesting insights: the German economy is in a better shape than its current reputation

Sweden

SEK: Struggling to find the silver lining

As one of the most negative SEK forecasters, we reiterate our bearish view on the krona. With January inflation disappointing and domestic data to…

France

France: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

The last business confidence surveys show that the wave of pessimism which has hit the country since November is coming to an end. However, confidence…

Russia

Russia: State of the Nation - more about the state

The budget will remain socially focused, local business climate still needs to find ways to overcome administrative challenges and prospects of an easing…

New Silk Railroad: The golden middle way

Report Transport & Logistics

China

New Silk Railroad: The golden middle way

China is investing billions of dollars in its Belt & Road initiative and that's creating new options for rail transport between China and western…

eZonomics

Earning in retirement: The new norm?

Can you afford to retire? Will you have to carry on working until you 'drop'? The results of the latest ING International Survey suggest it's…