Germany Latest: Political Standoff Risks Economic Turmoil
I’m Zoe Schneeweiss, an economics editor in Frankfurt. Today, Arne Delfs and I are looking at Germany’s precarious…
Policies for rapid decarbonization with steady economic transition and employment creation
IPCC: Summary for Policymakers. In Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability (eds Pörtner, H.-O. et al.) (Cambridge…
China Factory Activity Slumps for Longest Stretch on Record
China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record…
Billionaire Haven Switzerland to Reject 50% Inheritance Tax
Swiss voters are poised to reject an inheritance tax proposal targeting super-rich residents, mindful of the risk of…
French Inflation Unexpectedly Steady as Spain and Italy Slow
French inflation was unexpectedly unchanged in November as Spain’s and Italy’s eased, highlighting the mixed picture for prices…
ECB Warns Dutch Pension Reform Risks Spurring Bonds Selloff
The reform of the Dutch pension system may result in a selloff in long-maturity bonds and interest-rate swaps,…
Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers…
I’m Sure There’s Nothing to Worry About Now That Mortgage-Backed Securities Are Driving AI
If you weren’t alive, or weren’t news-cognizant, back in 2007 when the slow motion debt crisis all around…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
‘Unprecedented’ number of small businesses to shrink in next year
Thursday 30 October 2025 5:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 29 October 2025 2:26 pm By: Felix Armstrong and Mauricio…
Ex-PBOC Adviser Says China Should Let Investment Play Larger Role for Economy
China should let investment play a larger role in boosting the economy, a former central bank adviser said,…
Gray List: South Africa, Nigeria Exit Global Watchdog’s Dirty Money List
South Africa and Nigeria were taken off a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, providing a fillip for increased remittances…