The weekly commentary
Germany: structurally weak
The German Council of Economic Experts gives Germany a poor performance rating. But something can be done about it.
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Every Thursday, our Chief Economist Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia gives you an overview of the latest market analyses for government bonds and currencies as well as the economic situation in the Eurozone, the USA, and the global economy. In the weekly commentary, Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia also addresses current topics ranging from monetary policy to commodity markets to blockchains.
Dr. Cyrus de la Rubia | chief economist
March 14, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )March 8, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )March 7, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )March 1, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )February 22, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )February 15, 2024
The resilience of the US economy
Despite higher interest rates and prices, the US economy is showing astonishing resilience. Government measures, high wage growth and geopolitical influences are playing a key role in this. However, behind the supposed stability lurk potential risks, particularly in the real estate sector and the upcoming elections.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 807 kB )February 8, 2024
Regulating the industrial electricity price? Do so.
Industry lobbies for a regulated industrial electricity price, and in rare unity the unions are also in favor of such a measure. In fact there are many arguments in favor of this demand.
Wochenbarometer (german) ( PDF, 819 kB )February 1, 2024
Labor shortage - an opportunity for Germany
Everyone is complaining about the shortage of labor. Many companies have responded to this problem and this presents opportunities for society.
Wochenbarometer (German) ( PDF, 551 kB )