Europe Data Response German, French & Spanish Industrial Production (Jun.) June’s industrial production from the euro-zone’s major economies suggested that next week’s figures on GDP growth in the currency union will reveal a slowdown from the already modest growth rates... 7th August 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Focus Why hasn’t the German recovery taken off? Hopes that Germany would drive a strong euro-zone recovery have faded as subdued demand for its exports has offset the boost from a weaker euro. This trend is set to continue. And as the consumer... 6th August 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Flash CPI (Jul.) July’s inflation data confirmed that price pressures in Germany are very subdued, underlining the need for continued and perhaps increased ECB policy support. 30th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Ifo Survey (Jul.) July’s rise in German Ifo business sentiment is an encouraging sign that the recovery has continued despite the Greek crisis, although it does not seem to be gaining much pace. 27th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly Weak growth hindering euro-zone’s fiscal progress Greece last week passed the necessary reforms to start negotiations with its creditors on a third bailout. But with the country back in recession, it will struggle to meet the creditors’ fiscal goals... 24th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Greater scope for prime office yields to narrow in Munich than London The spread between government bond yields in Germany and the UK is less indicative of the relative strength of the two countries’ economic outlooks than it was in the past. As such, in contrast to... 22nd July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Industrial Production (May) & German ZEW (Jul.) May’s weak industrial production data and the fall in German ZEW investor sentiment in July suggested that the euro-zone’s fragile recovery may be slowing. 14th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly New Greek bailout would just delay the inevitable There appears to be a chance that Greece and its creditors will come to a last minute agreement on a new bailout which avoids an imminent Greek departure from the currency union. But there are many... 10th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Commercial Property Update Cost pressures set to keep German logistics rental value growth subdued German logistics occupier demand should increase over the coming quarters. Yet with the sector already facing pressure from rising wages, occupiers are set to take up space further away from prime... 7th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Industrial Production (May) May’s German industrial production figures supported other evidence suggesting that the euro-zone’s main growth engine is unlikely to have picked up speed in Q2. 7th July 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Flash CPI (Jun.) June’s sharp fall in German HICP inflation confirmed that underlying price pressures have remained very subdued even in the euro-zone’s strongest economy. 29th June 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly The final countdown The failure of Greece and its creditors to reach a deal at last week’s many meetings has left very little time before the current bailout expires on Tuesday. Saturday’s Eurogroup meeting looks pretty... 26th June 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Ifo Survey (Jun.) Although the Ifo survey points to an acceleration in Germany’s economy in Q2, its fall in June suggests that Greece’s crisis is starting to weigh on sentiment there. 24th June 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German ZEW (Jun.) June’s sharp fall in ZEW investor sentiment suggests that the German recovery is suffering from fears about the impact of the Greek crisis. 16th June 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Industrial Production & Trade (Apr.) After a disappointing start to the year, April’s German industrial production and trade data both suggested that the economy will pick up steam in Q2. 8th June 2015 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Weekly Greece on the brink Greece’s decision to emulate Zambia and bundle its June IMF payments has allowed another “make or break” moment to pass without either. But the continued divergences between the country and its... 5th June 2015 · 1 min read
