Chief Economist at ING Germany
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I am the Chief Economist at ING Germany. I have a broad international background in economics and finance, combining public and private sector experience in economic analysis and policy-making. Main focus: Europe, Eurozone, Germany and ECB. My career started in the public sector at the ...more

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German Export Rebound In April Is Too Small To Make Us Happy
After the collapse of German exports in March, the rebound in April may seem like good news, but in fact, the recovery was too weak to bring real relief.
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We Are Only Human
In the global economy, a lot has gone “wrong” over the last few years.
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Disinflationary Trend In Germany Gains Momentum In May
Another drop in headline inflation suggests that the disinflationary trend in Germany is gradually broadening. However, it will not (yet) stop the European Central Bank from hiking rates again.
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Germany’s Economy Did Fall Into A Winter Recession
It took a couple of statistical revisions, but now it's official: the just-released second estimate of German 1Q GDP growth came in at -0.3% QoQ. The German economy contracted in the last two quarters and is officially in a technical recession.
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German ZEW Index Adds To Recent Growth Worries
The third drop in a row for the German ZEW index marks a turning point for the worse as any growth optimism from the start of the year evaporates.
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We Are In A Polycrisis, And This Is What It Means
A discussion about growing concerns of a global 'polycrisis'.
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