Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the European transport sector tremendously, with government-imposed lockdowns bringing mobility to a grinding halt. However, this period underscored the importance of the transport sector in the EU. The EU automotive sector accounts for about 7% of the EU GDP, while tax contributions stemming from the…

Introduction. The manufacturing industry plays an outsized role in Malaysia’s economic growth and has done so for the past four decades. According to the World Bank (2021), the value-added from the manufacturing sector contributed 22.7%, up from 10.6% in the 1960s. The manufacturing sector is indispensable for the countries’ development…

Introduction. One of the great things about working at a Microfinance Institution is that I get to meet passionate, driven and smart young people. I noticed that a few digitization trends in 2022 that are quiet important. Technological progress and advancements in the manufacturing sector play a vital role in…

In a nutshell Accommodative monetary policy has failed to weaken the Swiss franc considerably and prevent deflation. Negative interest rates following the 2008 great financial crisis have lowered the value of pensions. A minor correction is likely and will correct inflated asset prices. Introduction Switzerland, a prosperous nation of 9…

Introduction The energy crisis across the European Union is only getting worse. Russia has turned off the taps and has blamed works that must be completed before the pipeline ever transports natural gas to Europe. This will almost certainly cost EU households hundreds of Euros more. …

Introduction There is plenty for central banks to worry about right now. Not least rising inflation and a potential recession that could rock almost every country and leave central banks cutting interest rates right back to where they were. Traditionally, central banks have adjusted the level of interest rates to…

Introduction This week, I wondered what the legacy of COVID-19 is? This was triggered by a podcast I watched by Jordan Peterson, who radically defended a status quo of phallic idealism and economic realism as he sees it. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, countries became scared and restricted the trade…

The world’s major oil exporters have agreed to raise their production slightly, to help ease soaring prices. However, members of the oil producers’ group Opec+ — which includes Russia — are not planning to increase output to the levels requested by oil-importing countries. What is Opec+? Opec+ is a group…

Introduction Inflation is running hot and central banks are having a time convincing stressed consumers that prices are under control. The war in Ukraine and Russian inflation premium are beginning to bite and the question is whether central banks are behind the curve. Inflation is high and will likely eat…