US hero, rates moving to zero

Donald Trump or Joe Biden; who'll be the hero of the hour? Our major report looks at what's really at stake for America's economy and beyond. And zero interest rates in the UK? Your questions answered. Here's our selection of ING economics' top stories this week

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US Politics Watch: A Pivotal Election

The US Presidential Election on 3 November will be one of the most significant in the history of the United States, and certainly the most consequential…

United States

US: Manufacturing muddies the waters

After a remarkably strong retail sales report, a much softer-than-expected industrial production release underscores the strains that the pandemic…

Rates

United Kingdom

Bank of England: Six answers on negative interest rates

It's not currently our base case but negative rates are possible in the UK next year if Brexit goes badly or if Covid-19 gets worse. This would take…

IMF World Economic Outlook: Looking beyond the pandemic for emerging markets

IMF World Economic Outlook: Looking beyond the pandemic for emerging markets

The IMF’s latest flagship report provides insightful analysis as the global economy climbs out of a deep recession. Relative to their June forecast,…

Energy

Sustainability

Energy transition scenarios: Covid-19 effect on global warming short-lived

Thanks to the pandemic, we have recently seen the biggest drop in fossil fuel demand, but this is not enough to meet the Paris climate goals, leaving…