Rome’s seat at Italian bank M&A table keeps investors guessing
Rome’s determination to have a say in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector has made things increasingly unpredictable for investors who have waited years for
EU watchdog launches inquiry into Commission’s easing of green rules
The EU’s Ombudswoman said on Friday she had launched an inquiry into how the European Commission fashioned its recent proposals to simplify sustainability laws, following
Top Swiss court rejects claim by two former Credit Suisse shareholders
Switzerland’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled against a compensation claim by two former shareholders of Credit Suisse who bought stock in the bank shortly before
Oil steadies after Trump extends EU trade talks deadline
Oil prices traded around flat on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about U.S. tariffs on the
An assessment of the performance of inflation targeting
Since 1989, most central banks around the world have adopted an inflation targeting regime. This column argues that credit for how much inflation targeting (IT)
Navigating sudden stops: How credit support policies can replace shrinking capital flows
Sudden stops in international capital flows pose significant challenges for policymakers, especially in emerging markets. These abrupt halts in cross-border flows disrupt firms’ access to
When the lights go out: Power, trust, and the future of Europe’s energy transition
The blackout on 28 April 2025 that left all of Spain and Portugal in the dark was a stark reminder of the fragility of our
Which companies are ahead in frontier innovation on critical technologies? Comparing China, the European Union and the United States
Competition in critical technologies is attracting increasing attention not only because of the foundational nature of these technologies for other types of innovation, but also
Anchored in troubled waters: Why Economic and Monetary Union membership is less bad than you might think
Recent events, such as tariff announcements, illustrate that even global shocks may feature important country-specific components. This column finds that a monetary union shapes the
The rising cost of motherhood in Germany
Reductions in women’s labour supply after childbirth remain a persistent driver of gender earnings inequality. Using data from West Germany from the 1960s to 2013,
