Category Archive: 2) Swiss and European Macro

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George Dorgan (penname) predicted the end of the EUR/CHF peg at the CFA Society and at many occasions on SeekingAlpha.com and on this blog. Several Swiss and international financial advisors support the site. These firms aim to deliver independent advice from the often misleading mainstream of banks and asset managers. George is FinTech entrepreneur, financial author and alternative economist. He speak seven languages fluently.
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Heiner Flassbeck 2009

2016-02-02

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Gute gegen schlechte Schulden. Der Staat in der Finanzkrise

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Euro area: Oil, inflation and the ECB’s likely response

2016-01-28

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The new fall in oil prices in recent weeks will add to deflationary pressures in the euro area. Frederik Ducrozet, Senior European Economist at Pictet Wealth Management, discusses the size of the impact and the likely policy response from the ECB.

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2015 Swiss Exports and Swiss Trade Balance: Decline at a High Level

2016-01-25

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2016-01-25

Switzerland Trade Balance, December 2015
After several years of moderate growth, exports (-2.6%) and imports (-6.9%) fell in nominal terms in 2015. Nevertheless, exports were at their third-highest level ever at CHF 202.9 billion. Prices clearly declined, particularly for imports, against the backdrop of the strong Swiss franc.

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Heiner Flassbeck – Warum die Rettung Europas nicht gelingen kann! Bitte nehmt euch mal Zeit hierfür

2016-01-20

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Heiner Flassbeck – Das Ende des Euro kommt !!!

2016-01-19

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Inflation, Lohnsenkung, Arbeitslosigkeit, Euro, Währung, Kredit, Schulden, Börsen

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Heiner Flassbeck 2010 – Wirtschaftskrise: Gesellschaftliche Herausforderung

2015-12-31

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Outlook for 2016: Growth but no momentum

2015-12-21

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Christophe Donay, Chief Strategist at Pictet Wealth Management, discusses our macro scenario for 2016 and the implications for financial markets. The absence of momentum and elevated volatility mean a key role for an active tactical asset allocation and stock-picking.

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Panel discussion: “Economic textbooks after the crisis”, Peter Bofinger, Ulrich Klüh, Hans-Jörg Herr

2015-12-18

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Panel discussion: “Economic textbooks after the crisis”, with Prof. Peter Bofinger, Prof. Ulrich Klüh and Prof. Hans-Jörg Herr at the conference “Teaching Economics in the 21st Century” at the HWR Berlin. More info at: https://www.plurale-oekonomik.de/projekte/tagung-teaching-economics-in-the-21st-century/

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Outlook for Spain’s Election

2015-12-14

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2015-12-14

The pace of reform in Spain has slowed, with electoral considerations likely playing a role.  A new center-right government may resume efforts to reform the labor market, even if leading a government costs Rajoy his job.   Representation of Podemos i...

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France, Schengen and the Future of Europe

2015-12-09

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2015-12-09

The second round of French regional elections will be held this weekend.  The first round last weekend saw the National Front do best in terms of popular votes and led in six of the twelve regions.    The National Front is not simply anti-austerity, but it is anti-EMU.  In regions that NF garnered more than 40% … Continue reading »

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ECB: Further easing could follow

2015-12-08

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The ECB’s latest easing package fell short of market expectations. However, Frederik Ducrozet, Senior European Economist at Pictet Wealth Management, explains that the ECB may well act again during 2016.

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The Entrepreneurs, Barcelona

2015-12-03

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In this edition of “The Entrepreneurs”, we meet with Barcelona based entrepreneurs who speak about the unique edge of the city and their succesful ventures in the sectors of hospitality, leisure and design.

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Is Grexit Back on the Table?

2015-12-02

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2015-12-02

Defying the expectations a few months ago, Greece remained in the Economic and Monetary Union.  It recently succeeded in implementing sufficient reforms to earn another tranche of aid.   However, the entire exercise exhausted whatever trust the...

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France’s Revival or Politics Trumps Economics

2015-11-27

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2015-11-27

With the ECB poised to take additional steps down the unorthodox monetary policy route, financial and economic forces are as potent as ever.  However,  there is a subtle shift taking place that few seem to recognize.  It is the re-emergence of...

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Heiner Flassbeck: Warum die Rettung Europas nicht gelingen kann

2015-11-26

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Vortrags- und Diskussionsveranstaltung zur Krise in Europa mit Prof. Dr. Heiner Flassbeck, langjähriger Chefvolkswirt der UNCTAD Universität Passau, Hörsaal 7, Gebäude Wirtschafswissenschaften (WIWI) Der international renommierte Ökonom Heiner Flassbeck analysiert die Ursachen der europäischen Finanzkrise, untersucht die aktuelle Geld- und Finanzpolitik in Europa und hinterfragt, wem bzw. wozu diese Geldpolitik nützt. Er erläutert, welche Folgen...

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The Millennials: Decoding the New Generation

2015-11-24

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Millennials are increasingly driving spending growth in the US. Marianne Johnson, Financial Analyst at Pictet Wealth Management, explains the particular characteristics of this key demographic, and the implications of the generational handover for companies and investors.

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Wirtschaftsweiser Bofinger: So steht es um die deutsche Wirtschaft

2015-11-24

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Prof. Peter Bofinger ist Mitglied im Sachverständigenrat für Wirtschaftsfragen. Dieser überreichte Anfang November Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) das Jahresgutachten. Im Interview mit Wirtschaft TV erklärt der Ökonom, wo die deutsche Wirtschaft zurzeit steht. Zur Politik der Europäischen Zentralbank sagt er: “Die EZB sollte keine weiteren Maßnahmen durchführen.” Die Kosten für die Flüchtlinge könne Deutschland aber …...

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Heiner Flassbeck: Die offene Gesellschaft und die Wahrheit in den Medien

2015-11-23

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Heiner Flassbeck erklärt im Rahmen der Veranstaltung “Landschaft des Wissens – Wage zu denken” 2015, über Schulden und warum die Volkswirtschaft nicht sparen kann.

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Euro-Talk: Trichet und Bofinger sprechen Klartext

2015-11-19

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Die Wirtschaft in Europa hat weiter ihre Mühen. Das Wachstum ist gering, die angepeilte Inflationsrate von zwei Prozent weit entfernt. Auf der Euro Finance Week sprachen der frühere Präsident der Europäischen Zentralbank, Jean-Claude Trichet, und der Ökonom und Wirtschaftsweise Prof. Peter Bofinger über die aktuelle Situation und Perspektiven für die Zukunft. Wirtschaft TV war in …

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2015 11 12 Vortrag Dr Heiner Flassbeck

2015-11-15

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