December 2, 2021
How should we quantify the impact of climate change on inflation?
Economic theory tells us that persistent deficits fuel inflation. Does this rule also apply to our biocapacity deficit, defined as...
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Economic theory tells us that persistent deficits fuel inflation. Does this rule also apply to our biocapacity deficit, defined as...
Keep readingWith equity markets up strongly for the year, investors are grappling with extended valuations along with a number of other...
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Covid – New strain fearsOn Friday, panic hit markets as a new Covid strain was found in South Africa. The...
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As winter draws closer, Europe is again facing the threat of a new Covid wave with daily cases hitting record...
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Fed – waiting for new chairmanThis week, the White House will likely announce the new chairman of the Federal Reserves....
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Commerzbank in the sweet spot with rising inflation and cost executionCommerzbank has underperformed the European bank index by 10% since...
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As the United Nation’s COP26 conference has come to an end, here is a short summary of the key takeaways...
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Inflation – No gravityUS inflation data continue to accelerate. In October, the CPI basket increased 0.9% on a monthly basis...
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Download “All you need is faith, trust, and a little pixie dust.” – Peter Pan If you are a bond...
Keep readingFed – taper onLast Wednesday, the Fed announced the beginning of QE tapering, as largely anticipated. Purchases will be reduced...
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Economic and investment highlights Economic, politics and markets Equity markets bounced back strongly in October, following the minor wobble in...
Keep readingEuropean Bank earnings – shaping up to be the fifth quarter in a row of big beatsEarnings for the European...
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