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Ifo Business Climate in Germany

Posted on November 24, 2014 by macromon

The Ifo Business Climate Index for industry and trade in Germany rose in November to 104.7 points from 103.2 points in October. The business climate previously deteriorated six times in a row. Assessments of the current business situation are slightly … Continue reading →

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IMF casts gloomy cloud – FT

Posted on October 9, 2014 by macromon

The outlook for the global economy has darkened, according to the International Monetary Fund. Ralph Atkins, capital markets editor, and Ferdinando Giugliano, global economy news editor, discuss why IMF forecasts are now so negative. For more video content from the … Continue reading →

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Germany recession fears – FT

Posted on October 7, 2014 by macromon

Germany’s industrial output suffered its biggest monthly drop in five years, stoking fears it could fall into recession. Stefan Wagstyl, chief Germany correspondent, reports on whether concerns about Europe’s biggest economy are warranted. For more video content from the Financial … Continue reading →

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The week ahead: Light the Menurkey – Economist

Posted on November 30, 2013 by macromon

GERMANY’S coalition talks conclude, Honduras goes to the polls, Vladimir Putin visits the Vatican and America celebrates “Thanksgivukkah” – Economist (click here if video is not observable)

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The 3 key German election issues – Reuters

Posted on September 20, 2013 by macromon

Big election in Germany this weekend.  Here’s Reuters who does a good job summarizing   how things may workout for Frau Merkel. Sept. 20 – German voters go to the polls on Sunday. Breakingviews tells us what the three main issues … Continue reading →

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France urges softer approach to austerity

Posted on March 14, 2013 by macromon

Germany is facing stiff resistance from France to ease back on austerity as Europe’s leaders gather in Brussels for another EU summit. French President François Hollande has called for the emphasis to shift to boosting growth in indebted eurozone economies. … Continue reading →

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Bundesbank’s frosty outlook

Posted on March 12, 2013 by macromon

The head of Germany’s central bank is warning the eurozone crisis is not over and governments must tackle the roots of their troubles with reforms – pointing the finger particularly at Italy, Cyprus and France. http://www.euronews.com/ (click here if video … Continue reading →

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DAX and CAC Break Out

Posted on December 6, 2012 by macromon

The girls with the Draghi Tattoo are breaking out. That is,  the German DAX and French CAC stock indexes are making  new highs.   Ever since the ECB’s Mario Draghi  “whatever it takes to preserve the euro” speech,  these markets have performing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Eurozone Watch

Posted on November 30, 2012 by macromon

Key Data Points German 10-year Bund 5 bps lower; France 10-year 6 bps tighter to the Bund; Ireland 7 bps wider; Italy 20 bps tighter; Spain 25 bps tighter; Portugal 23 bps tighter; Greece 30bps tighter; Large Eurozone banks up  … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day: The Full Monti

Posted on November 27, 2012 by macromon

For Germany, economics is a branch of moral philosophy. Growth is the prize for ethical behaviour. On the part of the individual – by saving – and on the part of the group – through budgetary equilibrium. – Mario Monti, … Continue reading →

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