Monthly Archives: January 2015

Quantitative easing: Germans have nothing to lose but their fears!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by

The European Central Bank is due to decide whether and how to undertake quantitative easing (QE) via large-scale purchases of government debt on secondary markets. For Germany – as the Eurozone’s largest economy and one with a decidedly conservative monetary stance – … Continue reading →

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On the road to Asia: why Germany and the Eurozone want a trade deal with Australia

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Shortly after the G20 summit in Brisbane, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced initiatives to increase trade and investment relations between Germany and Australia. Both parties agreed to set up a joint working group to identify future … Continue reading →

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