Europe Commercial Property Update Poor labour market data emphasise weak outlook for rental values The rate of decline in euro-zone employment accelerated sharply in the first three months of 2009 and, although survey measures of employment intentions have picked up a little, further significant... 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update CBRT surprises markets again, all eyes on fiscal measures 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Update Bovespa rally to run out of steam, for now 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Will the Spanish bank rescue package be enough? The announcement by the Spanish Government that it plans to set up a fund to provide capital to the ailing banking sector is certainly good news. But on its own, it will not be enough to prevent the... 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Euro-zone bank losses: halfway through? In its latest Financial Stability Review, published yesterday afternoon, the ECB has taken a less gloomy view on the potential losses that euro-zone banks still have to face relative to a previous IMF... 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Bank of Japan won't lead a rush for the exit The Bank of Japan shows no signs of repeating its past mistake of tightening policy prematurely, as was the case in both 2000 and 2006. Interest rates will remain near-zero for the foreseeable future. 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
US Data Response Industrial Production, Producer Prices & Housing Starts (May) 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
US Economics Focus The US could take years to recover from its debt hangover 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Japan Economics Update Bank of Japan won’t lead a rush for the exit The Bank of Japan shows no signs of repeating its past mistake of tightening policy prematurely, as was the case in both 2000 and 2006. Interest rates will remain near-zero for the foreseeable future. 16th June 2009 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Focus Hungary: a step in the right direction, but more pain to come While the latest attempt at fiscal reform in Hungary is impressive given the dire economic backdrop, it is unlikely to prevent the country from turning to the IMF for additional funding next year... 15th June 2009 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Update Chilean experience shows fiscal stimulus is no panacea 15th June 2009 · 1 min read
