An ECB QEsplainer
My thoughts on the ECB’s QE announcement. Perhaps a bit long, perhaps a bit disorganised ….
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
ECB
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
The Myth of the Special German Saver
Everyone knows German savers are special, don’t they? Not so much it turns out. Read here.
Central Banks, Economic Growth, Euro Crisis
Draghi on Structural Reforms
I was in Brussels on Monday to present my latest briefing paper to the European Paliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs
Central Banks, Euro Crisis
The ECB and Non-Standard Policies: Too Little Too Late?
The latest round of briefing papers for the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee’s monetary dialogue can be found here. Click
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Europe’s Bank Assessment: A Worrying Preview From Ireland
The most important thing happening in the European economy over the next year is the ECB’s comprehensive assessment of large euro area
Central Banks, Irish Economy
The ECB’s Secret Letter To Ireland: Still Secret
With the release of Trichet’s August 2011 letter to Spain, worth noting that his November 2010 letter to Brian Lenihan
Central Banks, Irish Economy
Serious Questions For Draghi On The OMT Program
The various statements from Michael Noonan and ECB board member Jörg Asmussen raise some very serious questions for Mario Draghi about
Central Banks, Euro Crisis, Irish Economy
Ireland Exits Bailout With No Backstop: A Good News Story?
After years of turmoil, Europe seems to finally have a good news story. Ireland will be the first of country to
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Mr Draghi, The Vicious Circle And The Stress Tests
I was in Brussels on Monday and attended the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee for its latest meeting
Banking, Central Banks, Euro Crisis
Whatever It Takes? Cyprus and the Euro on the Brink
My latest thoughts: Is Draghi really going to save the euro after this week’s events.