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A Big Push for Energy Storage in Europe
Spain: Recession averted, crisis ongoing
A Reform Proposal for a Future-proof EU Electricity Market
Dutch economy: Further overheating and stubborn inflation
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Economic Comment
COP27 Takes a Step Toward Climate Justice But Fails To Contain Global Warming
Climate finance took center stage at COP27, resulting in an agreement to establish a “loss and damage” fund, albeit with all the details missing. Aside from this achievement, COP27 failed to bring us closer to the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Special
Resetting EMU: A One-off Package Deal for EMU’s Member States
The ECB is in a unique position to fundamentally strengthen the eurozone and support the fiscal policies of its member states. But everything depends on a successful bond issuance by the ECB.
Economic Report
Will Talk Turn Into Action at the ‘African’ COP27?
During COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the pledges made at COP26 will have to be converted into actions. This article discusses where COP26 left us and what we can expect from the coming ‘African COP.’
Special
The US International Investment Position and the International Role of the Dollar
Due to structural deficits on the US current account, its net external investment position is close to minus 100% of GDP. In a world, in which China is promoting the international use of the renminbi, this may have consequences for the position of the dollar.
Dutch Housing Market Quarterly
Dutch house prices expected to drop further
Due to further interest rate hikes, the Dutch housing market is cooling down faster than expected. Next year, house prices are forecasted to drop 3.1%.
Economic Update
The Netherlands: The Tell-tale Signs of an Impending Recession
Current economic data suggests a tipping point in the month of September.
Economic Comment
Eurozone GDP growth slowed in Q3, contraction ahead
In the third quarter, GDP growth slowed in the Eurozone. From Q4 onwards, we expect the Eurozone economy to contract for several quarters. Looking beyond the short term, we expect the energy crisis to haunt Europe for years.
Economic Report
United States: Double recession
After the technical recession in the first half of this year, the Fed’s Volcker-esque hiking cycle and the inverted yield curve point to an official recession next year. The current inversion of the yield curve indicates that the probability of the second recession is 70%.
Economic Update
The Netherlands: Government Presents Budget
In September the Dutch government presented its budget for 2023. High energy prices and purchasing power were the main focus of the budget presentation.