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Central Banks Raise Interest Rates Again

Sven R. Larson December 19, 2022

The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both foresee having to continue raising interest rates significantly to roll back inflation to 2%.

ECB Hikes Interest Rates Again

Sven R. Larson October 30, 2022

Inflation is of major concern, according to the ECB.

Recession or Not? Part II

Sven R. Larson September 14, 2022

When a currency depreciates, it can lead to a self-reinforcing outflow of capital—especially when the depreciation is unprecedented. The euro has never been this weak against the dollar.

The Economics of Budget Deficits

Sven R. Larson August 5, 2022

Government officials have carefully ignored the need for more fiscal conservatism. Looking at the threat of a new debt crisis, investors and taxpayers alike expect nothing more spectacular from their current leaders than a new round of put-out-the-fire austerity packages.

ECB Raises Interest Rates

Sven R. Larson July 22, 2022

When the ECB raises interest rates, all other things equal it increases demand for euros on the global foreign-exchange market.

Euro Weakens vs. Ruble

Sven R. Larson July 13, 2022

In the first quarter of this year, the euro area ran a combined trade and financial deficit vs. Russia of €-26 billion. Only the deficit vs. China was bigger, at €-38.8 billion.

ECB Sticks to Monetary Tightening

Sven R. Larson June 15, 2022

There are more signs of a possible new debt crisis in Europe.

Joining the Euro: Stern Advice for the Croatian Government

Sven R. Larson June 11, 2022

As Croatia’s lawmakers enter the final stretch toward euro membership, it is essential that they understand exactly what happened in Greece, and why. In five short years, 2009-2014, the Greek economy imploded: one quarter of it vanished. This was a direct result of the austerity packages that the EU and the ECB forced upon the government in Athens. What will Croatia do to avoid ending up in the same trap as Greece?

Prepare for Another Debt Crisis

Sven R. Larson June 4, 2022

A new debt crisis looks unavoidable. There is practically no interest in fiscal reforms across Europe, leaving the continent vulnerable to a destructive downward spiral of rising interest rates and structural budget deficits.

ECB Normalizes Monetary Policy

Sven R. Larson May 6, 2022

In its press release, the ECB reports that bank credit to euro-area residents grew at 5.9% in March.

Tag: European Central Bank

Central Banks Raise Interest Rates Again

ECB Hikes Interest Rates Again

Recession or Not? Part II

The Economics of Budget Deficits

ECB Raises Interest Rates

Euro Weakens vs. Ruble

ECB Sticks to Monetary Tightening

Joining the Euro: Stern Advice for the Croatian Government

Prepare for Another Debt Crisis

ECB Normalizes Monetary Policy

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