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18.05.2018 - Studies

Cracks in economic upswing

by Thomas Mayer

The current economic upswing could break down due to the high level of debt worldwide. Rising interest rates in the USA and a stronger US dollar are putting pressure on emerging markets. The problems could spread to Europe.

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29.05.2018 - Economics, Politics & Philosophy

New elections do not solve Italy's euro problem

by Norbert F. Tofall

President Sergio Mattarella seems to see the danger of a withdrawal of the euro from Italy as very real. Otherwise he could have appointed Paolo Savona and let the formation of the Lega and five-star government run its course.