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In case you missed it: Hoping for stability

  • 22 February 2019

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?
21 February 2019

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
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21 February 2019

Stable Yuan Memorandum: More about shutting the door on depreciation

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Germany: Still blocked by cars
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22 February 2019

Germany: Still blocked by cars

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SEK: Struggling to find the silver lining
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19 February 2019

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: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
France
21 February 2019

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: State of the Nation - more about the state
Quick take
Russia
21 February 2019

Russia: State of the Nation - more about the state

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New Silk Railroad: The golden middle way
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20 February 2019

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Earning in retirement: The new norm?

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