24. April 2025
The trade war weighs more heavily than massive investments. Germany and the EU face a dilemma
22. April 2025
Trump went all in and now stands to lose everything, potentially triggering a significant downturn in the United States. One man's loss is another man's gain
15. April 2025
There will be no updates from April 16 to 21 due to the Easter holiday
A brief update on the political situation in Germany: An 'unlikely pair' plans to form a government
14. April 2025
Trump inflicts irreversible damage on the economy. The reserve currency status is under threat. An opportunity for the EU towards China
12. April 2025
Podcast discussion: EU's dependence on the United States - and how the EU creates strategic autonomy - ENGLISH and DANISH transcripts
9. April 2025
'Wollt Ihr den totalen Handelskrieg?' Beijing says 'yes'
8. April 2025
Trumponomics hits small business sentiment. Inflation up. The path to reconciliation is blocked
7. April 2025
Insightview recommends taking profit on underweight/short positions in US equities
4. April 2025
Podcast Interview with former NATO ambassador Michael Zilmer-Johns - How should Europe respond to an unpredictable United States? ENGLISH and DANISH transcript
The USA lies in the bed it made. The latest signals from the White House offer no grounds for optimism
31. March 2025
There will be no updates on April 1 and April 2
The United States' trading partners are forcing Donald Trump onto thin ice, and therefore, he will soon lose his composure
28. March 2025
EU aims to kill two birds with one stone in the trade war - targeting the US tech sector
26. March 2025
Trumpomics eliminates all domestic and foreign demand. A 'prepared' but incompetent White House is playing with fire
25. March 2025
IFO survey and the latest opinion poll: Berlin's window of opportunity must be used now - it could close very quickly
24. March 2025
Germany's defence and infrastructure investment boom is an opportunity for France - but nothing is guaranteed in a geopolitically shifting Europe
20. March 2025
The Trump administration threw a boomerang - and now it is coming back with a vengeance
Is the trade war between the EU and the US escalating to a higher level?
18. March 2025
China has hit the bottom - but there are no signs of a self-propelled growth recovery
There is a clear path for changes to Germany's debt brake. What are the consequences for the equity and bond markets?
17. March 2025
Donald Trump has shut down the engines of growth due to the self-inflicted chaos. A significant opportunity for Europe
14. March 2025
Germany's debt brake: Friedrich Merz to pay the Green Party a 'penalty for stupidity'
13. March 2025
The Trump administration's amateurish approach has reinforced the budget problems
12. March 2025
Podcast Interview with Military Analyst Jakob Clod Asmund: Does Europe have what it takes to replace the USA's capabilities in military space operations?
11. March 2025
The NFIB survey reveals significant cracks in the foundation of Trump 2.0, which will be challenging to repair
Germany: The Greens obstruct changes to the debt brake
10. March 2025
Donald Trump tries to control the narrative: It may be necessary to make America poor again before reaching 'Nirvana'
7. March 2025
The true Zeitenwende in German politics: What will happen in the coming weeks, and what are the consequences for European business and the bond market?
5. March 2025
Podcast Interview with Defence Analyst Hans Peter H. Michaelsen: How can Europe become capable of defending itself militarily?
Germany delivers the very best news for Europe. Defence spending will be 'whatever it takes,' with no upper limit
4. March 2025
By Invitation: The Chinese concern about 'a reverse Kissinger'
The Trump avalanche has started. A dirty trade war is the foundation for a much larger European tech and defence industry
28. February 2025
There will be no updates on Monday, March 3, 2025
Germany is likely to approve a 200 billion euro defence package in the 'old parliament' - but the fate of the debt brake remains uncertain
26. February 2025
US consumers suddenly realise that Trump 2.0 is not just targeting so-called allies. Recession or stagflation?
25. February 2025
Friedrich Merz is the right man to clean up after Angela Merkel. A tiny 'debt brake window' remains open
24. February 2025
Germany has voted. The outcome could have been worse. The debt brake is a hurdle
21. February 2025
The negative consequences of Trump tariffs emerge in the USA - but they may be part of the solution in Europe
19. February 2025
China's house prices continue to reflect an economy lacking momentum. Does Beijing once again believe in private entrepreneurship?
17. February 2025
The Atlantic alliance is dead. Trump's import tariffs will create room for massive rearmament in Europe. USA will struggle to replace imports without causing inflation
13. February 2025
There will be no updates on Friday, February 14, 2025
Does a deal made by Trump and Putin mean 'peace' or is it a signal for massive rearmament in the European Union?
11. February 2025
Friedrich Merz positions CDU/CSU to win back 'uncomfortable' AfD voters. SPD risks division
10. February 2025
The inevitable trade war between the US and the European Union. Can Trump get union leaders to kiss the ring?
7. February 2025
Everything points to significant policy rate hikes in Japan and yen appreciation. Prime Minister Ishiba is visiting Washington
6. February 2025
Complexity: Friedrich Merz dares to confront immigration - and has the public on his side - but Merz is not 'likeable'
4. February 2025
Insightview recommends selling US stocks
3. February 2025
The inflation report visualises the many constraints in the Eurozone. The EU and the US are moving away from each other
The EU faces high risks in a trade war - but Trump's 'tariff boomerang' will also hit the US hard. Anti-American sentiment is rising
30. January 2025
EU survey shows no signs of improvement. AfD gains ground. Cracks in Germany's firewall - and CDU/CSU
Podcast Interview with military analyst Rasmus Ross: Today's wars demand technological and industrial flexibility on an unprecedented scale
27. January 2025
Germany needs dramatic change - but opinion polls continue to point in a different direction
24. January 2025
The Bank of Japan raises policy rates: Geopolitics and demographics leave no other option
Now, the EU countries suddenly want to act 'decisively' - but the EU is no longer in control of its own destiny
23. January 2025
Presentation: Outlook 2025 slides
21. January 2025
Does Donald Trump's 'benign' inauguration speech reflect a reality check in Washington?
20. January 2025
Geopolitics and a lack of political renewal push Friedrich Merz's CDU-CSU below 30% in new opinion poll
17. January 2025
China: It is good to be the King of Statistics. Surprise. Beijing hits its growth target
16. January 2025
USA: The December inflation report does not alter rising inflationary pressure in 2025. DOGE needs to deliver in a more hostile environment
15. January 2025
China Presentation - China is an economic success that challenges Western democracies - Yet, the Chinese doubt whether 'tomorrow will be better than today'
13. January 2025
China's trade statistics reveal much about what might be coming, according to Beijing
9. January 2025
Interest rate turmoil in the United Kingdom will spread to the Eurozone after the election in Germany
7. January 2025
German Election Could Create Even More Chaos for the EU: Support for the AfD is rising sharply
6. January 2025
China faces significant economic challenges that can be 'easily' resolved - but is the solution what the Communist Party desires?
Trump 2.0 runs into chaos, further benefiting a well-prepared China. Elon Musk vs MAGA could derail Trump 2.0
18. December 2024
Due to the Christmas holidays, there will be no activity on the website from 19 December to 3 January [both days included]
17. December 2024
IFO: Market forces operate perfectly in the German labour market - but Berlin and the corporate sector left the economy off-side
16. December 2024
China's Economy: More talk than action from Beijing
13. December 2024
More skeletons fall out of the closet in Germany. Electricity prices are skyrocketing despite weak industrial production
10. December 2024
President Xi Jinping faces significant setbacks - but don't expect leniency from Beijing
9. December 2024
What does Assad's fall mean for Trump 2.0? Everything, as Iran edges closer to developing nuclear weapons
The Department of Government Efficiency's success is a necessity for Trump 2.0
6. December 2024
China will find it difficult to deviate from the 'path of Japanification'
3. December 2024
Germany chose low debt, thereby leaving itself alone on the platform. This will change radically after the election
2. December 2024
Does the EU have the political stability to create change? Will voters support the 'old Guard'?
28. November 2024
EU stands at a crossroads - Households increasingly worried about unemployment - Private consumption will not drive the economy
27. November 2024
China is 'prepared', and Trump 2.0 is 'prepared' - but that is the problem
26. November 2024
Trump 2.0 shows 'good governance' - so far - but the pressure on the Europeans has begun
25. November 2024
Germany faces a massive challenge - and a 'peace deal' in Ukraine will only worsen the financial strain
21. November 2024
The US and the EU face necessary tasks that will increase budget deficits. A peace deal in Ukraine will add even more financial pressure on the EU
19. November 2024
What could go wrong in the German federal election? Quite a lot
15. November 2024
China will test Trump 2.0 for 'empty' threats. Has the US prepared for a hawkish response from Beijing?
14. November 2024
The appointments show that the Trump administration is all in this time - but the president-elect suffers a significant defeat in the Senate
12. November 2024
A 'professional' Trump administration with many contradictions. Chaos will gain the upper hand later in 2025
11. November 2024
China is well-prepared for Trump version 2.0. Beijing's window of opportunity has been - and remains - wide open since 2011
8. November 2024
A compelling Friedrich Merz election victory will transform Germany and the European Union - but this is the last call
7. November 2024
Germany is in a hurry, a real hurry. The window of opportunity will close quickly in 2025
6. November 2024
A convincing Trump victory will hit US allies hard. The risk of 'crowding out' and inflation necessitates significant public spending cuts
5. November 2024
A relationship in Berlin without love likely means an impending divorce. Tomorrow?
4. November 2024
Are expectations for Beijing's fiscal package too high? The largest German companies underestimate the geopolitical situation
1. November 2024
The British Labour government's budget highlights the extent to which fiscal flexibility has diminished in Europe
31. October 2024
The EU Business and Consumer Survey illustrates the reality facing the European Union. The bond market should take note of this
29. October 2024
VW's conflict with the trade unions could prove decisive in Germany and the rest of the Eurozone. A positive outcome is possible, but it will be an exceptionally challenging task
28. October 2024
NPC Meeting: Beijing knows what is suitable for the Communist Party - but not necessarily for China with plenty of 'capitalist characteristics'
Donald Trump's 'second term', the EU's security situation - and what Russia's wartime economy might indicate for the European bond market
25. October 2024
Mr Scholz, Tear Down This Government Coalition - and Call Elections
24. October 2024
The skeletons are falling out of the closet in Germany and France. This demands action. Monetary or Fiscal expansion - or both?
22. October 2024
The Impact of a Trump Victory on the European Bond Market: What Investors Need to Know
21. October 2024
Friedrich Merz sees a significant rise in support in opinion polls. The Schuldenbremse discussion intensifies
