Our proprietary Trade Momentum Index shows that Q2 is likely to see an even stronger contraction.

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, gross financing needs could amount to EUR800-900bn for the Eurozone, and only part of it will be covered by the issuance of long-term bonds.

This first attempt at a transfer union may make net payouts look small for, say Italy, but symbols do matter.

The Covid-19 crisis has pulled the rug out from under the feet of the German economy.

In Europe, both new car registrations and the business climate slumped in April.

Ana Boata, Head of Macroeconomic Research, explains.

A longer transition would be needed, at least until mid-2021.

Selin Ozyurt, Senior Economist for France and Africa, explains.