In case you missed it: Secular stagnation?

As the US economy smashes forecast and grows at 3.2%, the focus shifts to Europe with Spain's third election in four years on Sunday, S&P’s review of Italian sovereign ratings after the close today, and French president Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Act II’. Also, don't miss our latest central bank forecasts, showing the recent dovish global policy shift

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Our April guide to global central banks

Everything you need to know about central bank policy around the world over coming months

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United States

Decent US growth suggests Fed rate cut unlikely

Markets are pricing in at least one rate cut over the next year, but with the economy continuing to perform solidly, we think it is much more likely that…

Does secular stagnation help the dollar?

The Dollar Index has broken to a new high for the year – largely on the back of weaker growth prospects overseas. If secular stagnation fears grow…

President Trump's tariffs: Did the 'forgotten men' get their jobs back?

United States

Trade

President Trump’s tariffs: Did the ‘forgotten men’ get their jobs back?

Industries, like steel and aluminium, that President Trump protected with higher import tariffs have shown above-average jobs growth and the downward…

Spain

Spain goes to the polls - once again

Spaniards go to the polls for the third time in four years this Sunday. While economic activity is still decent, political uncertainty could cast a shadow…

Opinion

By Robert Carnell

Dollar strength dominates

Dollar strength is evident across FX space, with notable gains against the KRW and AUD. Strong US data combines with weakness in Asia exports to amplify…

France

France: Macron’s speech keeps debate open

In an unusually long address, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined his plans for the coming years- although financing remains unclear. The speech was…

Counting the cost of a low carbon economy

Energy

Sustainability

Counting the cost of a low carbon economy

Wind and solar power will need a $13 trillion investment over 30 years to reach emissions targets, as demand for power doubles