During a speech in Berlin, ECB President Christine Lagarde suggested using the loss of confidence in the US to strengthen the international role of the euro. If the EU acts wisely, this could become a "global euro moment."
By Redaktion Table
The Chinese central bank intends to boost domestic consumption with a series of interest rate cuts. In light of the trade war with the US, the head of China's central bank, Pan Gongsheng, spoke of a global economy full of uncertainty.
By Leonardo Pape
The head of the German Insurance Association and former ECB director sees growing doubts about the dominance of the US dollar. He sees opportunities for the euro – but national egoisms would have to give way.
By Till Hoppe
The Trump administration is shaking the confidence of the financial markets in US government bonds and the dollar. This presents an opportunity for the euro – it could become the global reserve currency. But only under certain conditions.
By Table.Briefings
Trump's erratic policy raises doubts as to whether the US central bank would provide the Europeans with dollar backstop financing in the event of a crisis.
By Redaktion Table
China armed itself against the economic downturn with a comprehensive package of measures. What may sound good is half-hearted and does not get to the root of the problems. Risks are once again being pushed into the future.
By Marcel Grzanna
With the increase in climate-related extreme events, inflation through supply shocks threatens to become the norm. Experts recommend rethinking the division of roles between the ECB and governments. However, they disagree on how far the ECB should go in the fight against climate change.
By Table.Briefings
