Brexit’s slow‑burn hit to the UK economy
The UK is once again debating why its economy has grown slowly since the mid‑2010s. This column examines the impact of the decision to leave
Putting debt-strapped countries on a sustainable path
A paradox is unfolding across developing economies. On the bright side, inflation is finally abating. The oppressive interest rates of the last five years are
Aligning drug prices and innovation: How global spillovers shape the future of medicines
As the US and EU push forward with drug-pricing reforms, the topic has moved to the centre of political debate. This column shows how national
Reforming international taxation: Balancing profit shifting and investment responses
The global minimum tax represents the most ambitious international effort in decades to curb profit shifting to tax havens. But how much profit shifting actually
Saudi Arabia to sign $30bln worth of energy deals with US, says Aramco CEO
Saudi Arabia will sign energy sector agreements with the U.S. worth $30 billion, the CEO of Saudi state oil giant Aramco, Amin Nasser, said. Saudi
Efficiency and distribution in the European Union’s digital deregulation push
A new framework shows how EU digital reforms must balance efficiency with transparent recognition of distributive consequences. To boost the European Union’s digital economy, the European
Continued growth despite a challenging environment: The Commission’s Autumn 2025 Forecast
The EU economy grew stronger than expected in recent quarters and all member states are set to return to growth in 2025. Modest but steady
Financial fragmentation as a vulnerability in euro area bond markets
As European governments scale up investment, bond market stability is more critical than ever. This column shows that financial fragmentation can undermine that stability by
Monetary policy transmission through cross-selling banks
When central banks raise or lower policy rates, banks typically pass these changes through only incompletely to the interest rates they pay on customer deposits.
Spending smarter: A powerful growth strategy
With high public debt and weak medium-term growth, finance ministries seek to do more with less. This column argues that efficiency gaps in public spending
