Economic Comment
Turbulentie op de cryptomarkt (Dutch)
Nagenoeg geen enkele markt is zo volatiel als die van de cryptovaluta zoals Bitcoin. Twee experts geven hun visie en gaan in op de voor- en nadelen.
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Economic Comment
Coronaspaargeld waarschijnlijk niet volledig terug in Europese economie (Dutch)
Huishoudens in Europa hebben door de coronacrisis zo'n 600 miljard euro gespaard. Deels uit voorzorg. Maar dat spaargeld komt niet zomaar terug in de Nederlandse economie.
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Eurozone pent-up demand: big and decisive or over-estimated and uncertain?
A recovery in consumption this year seems all but certain, but expectations about its vigour – underpinned by the ‘pent-up demand’ narrative – could well be too optimistic. Although Eurozone households have stacked up some EUR600bn in additional saving since the pandemic, we argue that a sizeable part of those savings will probably stick. In this research note we explore three scenarios.
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Second wave of Covid-19 impacts economic recovery in India
The number of new infections in India will bottom out in May. Economic pain will come through decreased private consumption after mobility levels dropped. RBI continues its accommodative policy but relatively high debt levels limit the government’s flexibility to support the economy.
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Scotland: A proxy vote for independence?
The Scottish regional election is potentially shaping up to have a big impact on the future of the UK. Scottish independence has returned to the top of the agenda and the SNP will argue to have a fresh mandate. The economic argument for Scottish independence is weak, but the Conservatives aren’t in the position to credibly make this case.