Commentary / World Jul 28, 2021

Beijing's big tech crackdown means a bad summer for investors everywhere

Beijing’s crackdown over the weekend on for-profit school tutoring is just one part of a much wider reshape of the tech economy in China.

Commentary / World Jun 18, 2021

Europe's debt avalanche is just about to start

For supporters of EU integration, it’s clearly a signal of intent that Brussels intends to be treated in the same way as the established major bond-issuing nations

Commentary / World Mar 19, 2021

Banker bonuses always send a powerful message

Banking is a competitive sport where the star players will go wherever they feel there are the fewest barriers to their own wealth.

Commentary / World Nov 24, 2020

City of London wants to clean up the world

After many previous efforts to spur carbon trading failed amid a lack of clear government policy, this might be one of the better chances to get a market going.

Commentary / World Sep 6, 2020

A currency war is the last thing the world needs

The Federal Reserve’s recent shift to an even more dovish stance looks set to exacerbate the dollar’s decline.

Commentary / World Aug 6, 2020

Europe has a weak dollar problem

It’s hard to criticize Europe for its relatively sound management of the COVID-19 crisis, but a strong euro won’t help its export-led economic model.

Commentary / World Jul 27, 2020

Germany's Bund may be about to lose its crown

The EU’s new pandemic bond will represent a challenge to Europe’s undisputed credit market champion.