Economy

More than ever in a position of strength at the end of the first phase of the COVID-19 crisis, will Angela Merkel be able to plug its cracks? She is not the only one, but during this crisis, [...]

An interview by Swiss journalist  Yves Hulmann for allnews.ch, on May 12, 2020 For Valérie Plagnol, the action of central banks underpins the rebound in the markets. The lack of visibility [...]

After a moment of suspense, Italy has just seen its note confirmed by the credit agencies. Was it really necessary to reach these extremes? Italy, confined since March 9, did not need this! Since [...]

Between China and the United States, the economic war continues on other grounds, and by other means. As we know, a strictly economic and financial assessment of the current situation would [...]

Banks, vectors of monetary creation, are on the front line in the COVID-19 crisis. The opportunity to settle the accounts for 2008. With rates already below zero, the European Central Bank has [...]

After several weeks of confinement, the conditions and the organization of the return to normal activities remain to be specified and will not be without risk. When will I see my hairdresser [...]

Central banks have become “lenders of first resort”. Shouldn’t they return this role to traditional banks? Containment will surely have unexpected effects. It may be that the [...]

The battle against the Covid-19 is far from won in Asia. But China is already trying to write its history. Captured by our own fight against the Covid-19, subject to the constraints of [...]

I was a guest-speaker at the BCA annual conference which took place in NYC, last September 26-27. At the round table on the future euro, I delivered: My top 10 list of reasons why you should [...]

Honored and proud to participate in the upcoming BCA Conference, in NYC next September 26 & 27 . Will join the panel on the future of the euro area.   SPEAKERS BCA’s New York Investment [...]