Swiss November ZEW business confidence index registers strongest gain in 5 months

Nov 16, 2016 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary Economy

Business confidence in Switzerland registered its highest gain in five months, while economic sentiment for a third consecutive month in November on expectations that the momentum of economic development is set to hold...

There may be a silver lining to Trump's trade policies

Nov 16, 2016 12:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

On paper, theres no doubt that Donald Trumps trade policies will amount to the single biggest change to the way America does business with the rest of the world in decades. The question is, whether this presents an...

Modi's surgical strike on black money relies on uptake of electronic payments

Nov 16, 2016 11:31 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy Law

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis decision to demonetise Rs500 and RS1,000 notes on November 8 came with very little warning. The decision, targeted at people hoarding black money, had to be executed swiftly to stop...

U.K. unemployment rate declines to lowest in a decade, indicates recovery in labor market

Nov 16, 2016 11:28 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom declined to its lowest level in a decade, indicating that the countrys labor market is showing signs of improvement post the Brexit referendum that shook financial...

Greece economy rallies while Germany stutters but restraint still required

Nov 16, 2016 11:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Finally, some good news from Greece. It appears that the long-running contraction of the countrys economy has finally halted and there is some hope it has begun to enjoy modest growth. There is no reason for too much...

Fed realizes demographic challenges to effectiveness of monetary policies

Nov 16, 2016 10:50 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The policymakers at the US Federal Reserve are increasingly waking up to the limitations of their monetary policies, and more so after the US election. When the unemployment rate in the United States is hovering at what...

U.K. household finance index remains steady in October, inflation expectations remain higher

Nov 16, 2016 10:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Household finances in the United Kingdom remained stagnant during the month of October, while higher inflation expectations contributed towards the worst financial outlook in three years. The degree of financial strain...