Not a client?

Sign up for a free trial

To become a client, take a free trial to receive information on services available from Capital Economics

> Find out more

Capital Economics

The leading macroeconomic research consultancy

European Economics Update

Short and timely commentaries on economic or market issues and events.

Sample - Have we underestimated Germany?

Featured Economists

Jonathan Loynes

Jennifer McKeown

Ben May

Mark Miller

> See all staff

Browse articles

1 2 3 … Next Page 1 of 5

Articles

European Economics > European Economics Update — 23 May, 2012What more can the ECB do to help?European Economics > European Economics Update — 22 May, 2012Would a country exiting the euro also have to leave the EU?European Economics > European Economics Update — 22 May, 2012Euro-bonds can't keep the euro-zone together European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 May, 2012Will falling bank deposits force Greece out?European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 May, 2012Just how hard would a Greek exit hit the ECB?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 May, 2012Is Portugal still next in line?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 May, 2012Greece: After the election European Economics > European Economics Update — 15 May, 2012Contagion is still the key danger European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 May, 2012Higher German inflation won’t rescue the periphery European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 May, 2012Greek election deadlock raises euro exit risk

European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 May, 2012ECB: 'Austerity' wins the day European Economics > European Economics Update — 02 May, 2012Bank bond purchases could deepen the crisis European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 May, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Apr.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 May, 2012Spain: Banking on a bail-out?European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 May, 2012Can Hollande really transform France’s outlook?European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Apr, 2012Greek election won’t buy much time European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Apr, 2012Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Mar.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 24 Apr, 2012Austerity backlash brings new dangers European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 Apr, 2012French election won’t tackle key issues European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Apr, 2012ECB keeps the onus on governments

European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Mar.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Mar, 2012Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Mar.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 15 Mar, 2012SNB’s support won’t rescue the Swiss economy European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Mar, 2012TARGET2 imbalances highlight euro-zone problems European Economics > European Economics Update — 12 Mar, 2012Italy remains in troubled waters European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Mar, 2012Debt deal not the end of Greece’s problems European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Mar, 2012ECB puts the ball in governments’ court European Economics > European Economics Update — 05 Mar, 2012Will the Greek debt deal go through?European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Feb, 2012LTROs won't solve the euro-zone crisis European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Feb, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Feb.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Feb, 2012Will German consumer optimism cause a spending revival?European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Feb, 2012Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Feb.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 24 Feb, 2012Greece still in a "debt trap"European Economics > European Economics Update — 21 Feb, 2012Greek rescue deal has shallow foundations European Economics > European Economics Update — 20 Feb, 2012Worse to come for Spain European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Feb, 2012Walking away from Greece would be a big gamble European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Feb, 2012Swedish rate cut unlikely to be the last European Economics > European Economics Update — 15 Feb, 2012Would a second Portuguese bail-out involve PSI?European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Feb, 2012ECB focuses on credit crunch dangers European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Feb, 2012Austerity deal won’t mark a turning point for Greece

European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jan.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Jan.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 Jan, 2012Debt deal will not end Greece’s problems European Economics > European Economics Update — 12 Jan, 2012ECB stands firm on bond purchases European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Jan, 2012Merkel/Sarkozy summit adds to break-up risk European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Dec.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Jan, 2012Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Dec.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 21 Dec, 2011Have we underestimated Germany?European Economics > European Economics Update — 20 Dec, 2011Swedish Riksbank cuts rates and more likely to come European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 Dec, 2011The implications of a French downgrade

European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Dec, 2011Is the ECB doing more than we think?European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Dec, 2011ECB shatters hopes of a "silver bullet"European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Dec, 2011Markets’ euro optimism to prove short-lived again European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Dec, 2011Italian prospects remain grim European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Dec, 2011Euro break-up will leave no country unscathed European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Nov, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Nov.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Nov, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Nov.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 22 Nov, 2011Are euro bonds the answer?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Nov, 2011Are markets starting to price in a euro break-up?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Nov, 2011Will the new Spanish Government steady the ship?

European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Nov, 2011Is France falling out of the core?European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Nov, 2011ECB unlikely to fire the silver bullet European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Nov, 2011Italy needs more than a new government European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Nov, 2011Will the ECB come to Italy’s rescue?European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Nov, 2011Italy moves closer to the brink European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Nov, 2011Draghi makes a dovish start, but won’t up bond purchases European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Nov, 2011Greek referendum episode has let the cat out of the bag European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Nov, 2011What next for Greece?European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Nov, 2011Greek referendum throws whole rescue plan into doubt European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Oct, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Oct.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Oct, 2011Chinese whispers alone won't save the euro European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Oct, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Oct.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Oct, 2011Euro-zone plans more peashooter than bazooka European Economics > European Economics Update — 25 Oct, 2011How damaging will a Greek default be?European Economics > European Economics Update — 11 Oct, 2011Euro still likely to slide further European Economics > European Economics Update — 06 Oct, 2011ECB supports banks, but drags heels on rates European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Oct, 2011Greek budget does not eliminate near-term default risks European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Sep, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Sep.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Sep, 2011Proposed EFSF expansion is not all that it appears European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Sep, 2011Does Ireland’s recovery provide hope for Southern Europe?

European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 Sep, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Sep.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 26 Sep, 2011New rescue plans are unlikely to save the euro European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Sep, 2011Is Greece’s second bail-out dead and buried?European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Sep, 2011Deepening debt crisis points to new recession European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Sep, 2011ECB paving the way for rate cuts European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Sep, 2011Concerns about Italy to resurface European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Sep, 2011German court ruling points to troubles ahead European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Sep, 2011Is Greece at risk of an imminent default?European Economics > European Economics Update — 06 Sep, 2011SNB’s action won’t rescue the Swiss economy European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Sep, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Aug.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Sep, 2011Strong Swiss franc starts to hurt European Economics > European Economics Update — 26 Aug, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Aug.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 24 Aug, 2011Belgium's political crisis yet to take its toll European Economics > European Economics Update — 22 Aug, 2011Greece's second bail-out deal far from being concluded European Economics > European Economics Update — 18 Aug, 2011Is Ireland over the worst?European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 Aug, 2011On the road to fiscal union?European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 Aug, 2011Euro-zone crisis another headache for Iceland European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 Aug, 2011Does Germany still want to save the euro?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Aug, 2011Market relief for Portugal likely to be short-lived European Economics > European Economics Update — 11 Aug, 2011What more can the SNB do?

European Economics > European Economics Update — 10 Aug, 2011Could German courts block the bail-outs?European Economics > European Economics Update — 10 Aug, 2011Plunging equity markets exacerbate growth risks European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Aug, 2011France's problems threaten policymakers' firepower European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Aug, 2011Italy’s fiscal measures will need to be seen to be believed European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Aug, 2011ECB purchases may have little lasting impact European Economics > European Economics Update — 04 Aug, 2011ECB softens its stance European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Aug, 2011What next for Italy and Spain?European Economics > European Economics Update — 03 Aug, 2011SNB action unlikely to stem the franc’s rise European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Aug, 2011Can the new rescue package solve Greece’s problems?European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Aug, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jul.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Jul, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Jul.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 20 Jul, 2011Greece needs much more than a bank levy European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 Jul, 2011Last chance saloon for euro-zone policymakers?European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Jul, 2011Italy’s troubles raise risk of euro-zone break-up European Economics > European Economics Update — 12 Jul, 2011The beginning of the end for the euro?European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Jul, 2011ECB takes a hard line European Economics > European Economics Update — 05 Jul, 2011Swedish Riksbank hikes rates and signals more to come European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Jun, 2011Hidden costs could hinder Portugal’s fiscal efforts European Economics > European Economics Update — 30 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Jun.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Jun.)

European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Jun, 2011Greek disaster averted, for now at least European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Jun, 2011Bank roll-over plan a small step forward for Greece European Economics > European Economics Update — 21 Jun, 2011Will Ireland and Portugal roll over their debt too?European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Jun, 2011Greece on the brink European Economics > European Economics Update — 16 Jun, 2011SNB strikes a dovish tone European Economics > European Economics Update — 15 Jun, 2011Euro's unwanted strength heightens break-up dangers European Economics > European Economics Update — 14 Jun, 2011Where would a second bail-out leave Greece?European Economics > European Economics Update — 13 Jun, 2011How far is Spain from a tipping point?European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 Jun, 2011ECB signals July rate hike & stands firm on Greek default European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Jun, 2011ECB trying to hold back the tide

European Economics > European Economics Update — 08 Jun, 2011Economic clouds still hanging over Iceland European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Jun, 2011Greek bail-out 2 will merely delay the inevitable European Economics > European Economics Update — 01 Jun, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (May)European Economics > European Economics Update — 27 May, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (May)European Economics > European Economics Update — 26 May, 2011Would banks cope with a Greek debt "reprofiling"?European Economics > European Economics Update — 24 May, 2011Will the domino effect hit Belgium?European Economics > European Economics Update — 19 May, 2011Will Ireland also need a second bail-out?European Economics > European Economics Update — 18 May, 2011Spain: are cracks starting to show?European Economics > European Economics Update — 17 May, 2011Can Portugal push away debt restructuring fears?European Economics > European Economics Update — 09 May, 2011What next for Greece?

European Economics > European Economics Update — 05 May, 2011ECB softens its stance slightly European Economics > European Economics Update — 26 Apr, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Apr.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Apr, 2011ECB keeping its options open European Economics > European Economics Update — 07 Apr, 2011Portugal succumbs. Now what?European Economics > European Economics Update — 06 Apr, 2011What will higher rates do to the euro-zone?European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Mar, 2011Could Portugal yet escape a bail-out?European Economics > European Economics Update — 31 Mar, 2011Banks a heavy weight around Ireland's neck European Economics > European Economics Update — 29 Mar, 2011Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Mar.)European Economics > European Economics Update — 28 Mar, 2011Why are default concerns not hitting the euro?European Economics > European Economics Update — 25 Mar, 2011Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Mar.)

1 2 3 … Next Page 1 of 5

Publications at a glance

Our service includes

Publications
Website access
Seminars & conferences

Sign up for a FREE TRIAL To become a client, take a free trial to receive information on services available from Capital Economics.