Economy

The uncertainty is high about how inflation and the economic situation of the Eurozone will develop in the coming months. Accordingly, the advice from economists to the ECB varies quite a bit, as a survey by Börsen-Zeitung shows.

Germany is failing in every possible way: inadequate market measures, excessive central planning and bureaucracy, escalating social costs, deteriorating infrastructure, rising energy prices, and a diminishing appeal for highly skilled individuals. Yet, Berlin remains committed to the misguided path.

Germany's business model is in crisis. Structural reforms are overdue, but political parties are blocking each other. A national Future Council for the Economy could be a way forward.

The debate about the ECB‘s future course is gaining momentum - on the markets and among economists, but also among the euro central bankers themselves. In an interview, ECB Governing Council member Olli Rehn speaks plainly about the current situation and the outlook.

Yale University‘s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld claims that the Russian economy is in dire straits. He fiercely calls into question the International Monetary Fund‘s more benign projections – which the IMF justifies nevertheless.