So many questions… we’ve got some answers

Why is our senior sector economist sceptical about Europe's latest moves to tackle the global energy and climate crises? What does America's growing bioenergy market need right now? Why does James Knightley in New York think fears of a US recession are overdone? What's adding flame to the fire in credit markets? So many questions; find some answers here

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A reality check on Europe's latest energy proposals

Opinion

By Gerben Hieminga

A reality check on Europe’s latest energy proposals

The European Commission has unveiled more details on its strategy to wean itself off Russian gas. Once again, ambitions are high. But the big question…

Energy

Sustainability

America’s growing bioenergy market needs clearer monitoring and more innovation

Bioenergy is a crucial pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050. The bioenergy market in the US has been growing and diversifying, with strong growth…

Credit

Credit scenarios: credit cocktail shaking up to be bearish

Numerous risks and negative factors cast a shadow over the European credit market. Inflation still poses the largest risk for credit, but the ending of…

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United States

Watch: Why inflation-led recession fears in the States are overdone

Equity investors appear to be spooked by concerns that the US could be facing a recession. Despite rising inflation and Fed rate hikes, ING's Chief…

ECB minutes show that the hawks are calling the shots

The European Central Bank hawks are calling the shots. The minutes of the ECB’s April meeting just confirmed that the hawks increasingly have the…

Logistics & Automotive

Electric vehicle uptake exceeds expectations

The global share of electric cars in new deliveries surpassed expectations in 2021. Governments and corporates also made regulatory and strategic…