ChatGPT leads to a regular AI boom in China
Historically, China started slowly within the AI development, but the sector has grown, and now everyone is rushing into "AI 2.0".
Another nudge down for the French economy
France went another nudge downwards on the rating scale at the rating agency Fitch, though this has happened before without much drama. However, this time, there were new arguments behind the downgrade, and they are worrying.
One Easter egg for the German economy
Some economists had predicted a rather severe recession for the German economy during 2023. The reality is better, though no more than that and most recently, Germany's government missed another chance for improving the situation.
Higher rates and liquidity shortage
In recent weeks, the fear of the banking crisis spreading in the US has increased, with some once again even talking about the perfect storm - perhaps it is in a glass of water.
Klaas Knot’s “double down” on rates
Inflation continues to challenge the central banks of Western economies, and right now the outlook remains for several large interest rate hikes in Europe.
Investors, the glass is more than half full
Not without reason, many Europeans perceive the current situation as a crisis, and it obviously runs so deep that it seems global – but it is not.
Year of the Rabbit will be a good year
Since the big sell-off in the Chinese stock market in October last year, stock prices have risen sharply, which naturally is starting to attract attention.
Global inflation has peaked, but…
Inflation continues to impact many of the movements in the financial markets around the world, but the speed of the coming retreat in inflation rates is also of decisive importance.
Investors are not ready for good news
The overall financial market is still strongly focused on several negative developments in many economies around the world, but investors must always be aware when everyone in the financial markets is looking in the same direction.
The European Central Bank will be busy
The European Central Bank is behind in hiking interest rates, though more work might arise since spontaneous energy crises can also create unexpected hyperinflation periods during the rest of this decade.