What you need to know about the slow Covid-19 recovery

ING's economists have been focusing on Europe's painfully slow recovery from the coronavirus crisis this week. Our podcast, however, looks at why some markets seem to be shrugging off the Covid-19 threat. The Fed's balance sheet comes under scrutiny from our Credit team, and if sustainable bonds are your thing we have that covered in our comprehensive A - Z

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Report Eurozone Quarterly

Eurozone Quarterly: The gradual, but not great, re-opening

As ever, the EU is muddling through. The post-pandemic recovery response has been robust, but we think there will be more. The gradual re-opening of the…

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Germany

Germany: Austerity champion turns into a big spender

Thanks to the government’s U-turn on fiscal policy, Germany should be one of the first and strongest countries to emerge from the crisis

France

France: Looking for a breath of fresh air

Now that French economic restrictions are easing, President Macron is looking for a second wind to take him to the next Presidential elections which are…

The Netherlands

The Netherlands: Cherishing the restrained shock

We think the Dutch economy will shrink by -6% to -8% in 2020 despite a sizeable public support package. As lockdowns ease, economic activity is resuming…

Report Credit

Sustainable covered bonds: The sustainability frameworks from A to Z

Since the European Commission published its sustainable action plan in 2018, developments in the field of sustainability have only accelerated. This…

Trade

Covid-19 calls for more resilient production chains, but that’s easier said than done

Covid-19 has shown how vulnerable supply chains are to disruption. Their resilience can be enhanced by diversifying suppliers or holding more inventory,…

Rates

Rates Spark: Fed’s balance sheet glides lower, again

Fed support for Wall Street continues to fall, as it is now less needed. Even the Fed's buying programme in corporates remains tame. Big falls in…

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Credit

Reverse yankee supply outlook to reach up to €80bn

We have revised our reverse yankee supply outlook from our original forecast of €65bn to €80bn, but it is unlikely to exceed last year’s…

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