A consumer message to Wall Street
An end to the lockdowns in Western countries was long-awaited by the consumers, and the financial markets have been waiting to see the increased spending turn into rising corporate profits – but consumers are now sending mixed signals…
The next global crisis is underway
Some might hope that the world is on its way out of the Covid-19 crisis, though it’s still hard to determine, now would be a good time to start the macroeconomic clean-up work, as several tough pills need to be... Read More →
German economy – still no revolution
The general election to the German parliament will take place on the 26th September, though this time, Chancellor Angela Merkel is not running for re-election. Will it make a significant difference to Germany’s economic policy in the future?
Week 21 2021- Back in Business after Bank Holiday
What to expect: German Ifo Business Climate Index jumped higher than expected German corporations now exploring turnover increase Positive expectations in French business confidence.
Week 20 2021- Investors Goes Back To Growth Outlook
What to expext? UK’s consumer confidence and retail sales are improving UK’s unemployment rate declined significantly Last week’s fear of rising inflation is fading out
Week 20 2021- Investors Go Back to Growth Outlook
What to expect: UK’s consumer confidence and retail sales are improving UK’s unemployment rate has declined significantly Last week’s fear of rising inflation is fading-out
Week 19 2021- Investors Are Hooked In Global Inflation Blues
What to expect? The outcome of the German ZEW index is not that good This week’s trading session will confirm the rising inflation The positive outlook on UK stocks
Week 19 2021- Investors are Hooked on Global Inflation Blues
What to expect: January business confidence and business climate from France will be released. UK CPI Business Optimism Index for Q1 will show how corporates are doing. Retail sales and consumer confidence will also be released. Meeting in ECB and... Read More →
Week 18 2021- Sunshine Mornings This Week
What to expect? European consumers are in good shape German retail sales jumped by 11% in March 2021 France’s car registrations jumped by 570% in April 2021
Week 17 2021- Current Challenges Of A European Stock Investor
What to expect? Consumers might rescue the European economy more than corporations do Development in France could be a surprise German Ifo index is declining