Europe Economics Update Renewed political uncertainty adds to Italy's problems Silvio Berlusconi’s decision to withdraw his support for the coalition Government may not trigger elections. But the fragile political situation highlights the huge challenges that Italy faces just to... 30th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Flash CPI (Sep.) September’s euro-zone flash CPI figures confirmed that the ECB enjoys plenty of room to loosen monetary policy further. 30th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Focus Logistics: where are the opportunities? Over the next 5-10 years, we think that capital values in the European logistics sector will be strongest in Hungary, Ireland and the UK, but also above average in Russia and Germany. 30th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly Surveys point to positive, but modest, growth in Q3 Last week’s surprise (to most people) decision by the US Federal Reserve not to “taper” its asset purchases has some near-term benefits for the euro-zone. But it does not eliminate the longer-term... 30th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone EC Survey (Sep.) September’s European Commission business and consumer survey echoed the message from other recent indicators that the euro-zone economy probably expanded again in Q3. But growth is too slow to resolve... 27th September 2013 · 1 min read
Global Markets Update Narrowing in euro-zone bond spreads may have run its course With Germany unlikely to alter its hardline approach towards the euro-zone’s more troubled governments following last weekend’s federal election, we doubt that the credit spreads of peripheral euro... 26th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Euro-zone Monetary Indicators Monitor (Aug.) The continued weakness of the euro-zone monetary data in August suggests that the pick-up in the real economy rests on fragile foundations. 26th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Are Dutch property markets finally responding to the weak economy? The resilience of Dutch commercial property markets to very weak economic fundamentals over the past few years may finally be fading. Previous supports such as the solid labour market and an increased... 26th September 2013 · 1 min read
ECB Watch More LTROs in the pipeline? The firmer tone of the economic data has ruled out any change in interest rates at the ECB Governing Council meeting on 2nd October, while the US Federal Reserve’s recent communication problems will... 25th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Euro-zone Fiscal Monitor (Sep.) Greece and Ireland have continued to cut their budget deficits. But the fragile political situation in Italy has contributed to some budget slippage there. 25th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update More LTROs could have a downside The execution of more long-term refinancing operations (LTROs) by the ECB could ease concerns over a potential liquidity crisis in the banking sector. But it could also further strengthen the... 24th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Ifo Survey (Sep.) September’s rise in German Ifo business sentiment confirmed that the economy is recovering, but we continue to expect GDP growth to be reasonably sluggish over the coming quarters. 24th September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update What does the end of Ireland’s recession mean for Dublin property? Last week’s data, which confirmed that the economy took another step forward in the second quarter, was welcome news for Irish property markets. But there was little sign of any material strengthening... 23rd September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Merkel wins strong mandate to stick to her guns While Angela Merkel did not win enough votes to govern alone in yesterday’s election, her strong support was a clear vindication of her domestic and international policy stance so far. She is likely... 23rd September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Flash PMIs (Sep.) September’s rise in the euro-zone’s composite PMI suggests that the bloc’s recovery continued in Q3. But there are still good reasons to worry about the economic outlook. 23rd September 2013 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly Fed inaction brings the ECB respite, for now Last week’s surprise (to most people) decision by the US Federal Reserve not to “taper” its asset purchases has some near-term benefits for the euro-zone. But it does not eliminate the longer-term... 23rd September 2013 · 1 min read
