Europe Data Response German ZEW (Jun.) June’s ZEW survey suggests that investor sentiment towards the German economy has not been hit by the risk of Brexit so far and points to steady annual GDP growth. 21st June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Rising consumer spending to lift Bucharest retail rents Prime retail rents in Bucharest have, so far, failed to benefit from the surge in retail sales. But with a robust economic outlook and international retailers increasingly attracted to city, we expect... 20th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Copenhagen industrial yields set for substantial falls by 2018 Copenhagen industrial yields have lagged behind the falls seen in the other sectors, as well as those seen for industrial assets in other cities. However, with the occupier market outlook now much... 17th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Will Finland’s competitiveness pact boost the recovery? Finland’s competitiveness pact probably won’t boost employment by as much as the Government hopes. But it is still a positive move that should help to lower labour costs and boost output. 17th June 2016 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Economics Update Will Finland’s competitiveness pact boost the recovery? Finland’s competitiveness pact probably won’t boost employment by as much as the Government hopes. But it is still a positive move that should help to lower labour costs and boost output. 17th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Focus Will Greek debt ever be sustainable? The immediate risks surrounding Greece have receded once again, with the likely completion of its first review today set to trigger payment of its next loan tranche early next week. But our analysis... 16th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update SNB holds back ammunition for possible Brexit The Swiss National Bank (SNB) left interest rates on hold as expected today, but it will continue to intervene in FX markets if needed, as is likely in the run-up to the UK referendum. An actual... 16th June 2016 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Economics Update SNB holds back ammunition for possible Brexit The Swiss National Bank (SNB) left interest rates on hold as expected today, but it will continue to intervene in FX markets if needed, as is likely in the run-up to the UK referendum. An actual... 16th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Slower employment gains to weigh on Spanish office rental growth Spain’s recovery has underpinned rising office rents in Barcelona and Madrid. But with the economy losing steam, we expect weaker employment growth to moderate the pace of office rental growth. 15th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update How would Brexit affect Sweden? The UK is Sweden’s fourth largest export market, but the direct trade impact of a Brexit would probably be small. A Brexit could have a bigger impact on Sweden through its effect on the krona . And... 15th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Trade (Apr.) While the euro-zone trade surplus jumped to a record high in April, any boost from trade to GDP growth in Q2 is likely to be offset by weakness in other parts of the economy. 15th June 2016 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Economics Update How would Brexit affect Sweden? The UK is Sweden’s fourth largest export market, but the direct trade impact of a Brexit would probably be small. A Brexit could have a bigger impact on Sweden through its effect on the krona. And... 15th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update What would Brexit mean for Ireland? Ireland is the most exposed euro-zone country to any economic fallout from a Brexit . But just as we think that the economic costs of a Brexit for the UK are often overstated, we think that the Irish... 14th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Industrial Production (Apr.) Despite April’s strong rise, industrial production is still lower than it was in January. With industrial surveys pointing to subdued growth ahead, it seems unlikely that the euro-zone industrial... 14th June 2016 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Swedish Consumer Prices (May) Sweden’s inflation rate fell by more than expected in May. With underlying price pressures still largely absent, the Riksbank may well need to take further policy action. 14th June 2016 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish Consumer Prices (May 16) Sweden’s inflation rate fell by more than expected in May. With underlying price pressures still largely absent, the Riksbank may well need to take further policy action. 14th June 2016 · 1 min read