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Credit default swaps: Analysis and policies

Credit default swap spreads have become critical benchmarks for credit risk assessment. A recent report from the European Systemic Risk…

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How sanctions can help stabilize global oil supply

There were initial concerns that the introduction of the Russian oil price cap in 2022 would see Russia cut production,…

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From tariffs to trade flows: Diversion effects and China’s exports to the EU

Following sharply increased US tariffs on imports from China, concerns have been voiced that Chinese exporters might shift their exports…

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A tale of two financial center’s: Brexit uncertainty and the fragility of cross-border capital flows

The UK vote to leave the EU in June 2016 generated an immediate political shock that was accompanied by a…

2 days ago

Mortgage borrower actions dampen the impact of higher rates on monthly payments

The global surge in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many central banks to raise interest rates sharply. A key…

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Geopolitical risk and supply chain diversification

Geopolitical risks are reshaping global production, yet little is known about how firms reallocate their supply chains in response. Using…

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The EU’s path to service growth and clean tech

The US is taking actions to reshore manufacturing while largely abandoning decarbonisation. This column argues that, in response, the EU…

6 days ago

The distributional consequences of cost-sharing in universal healthcare

Across Europe, the promise of universal healthcare is under renewed scrutiny. Even in systems with near-universal coverage, policymakers face growing…

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EU capital markets reform should focus on innovation investment

While the European Commission launches new legislative proposals to reform EU capital markets (European Commission 2025a), as part of its…

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Trade risk and optimal trade policy: Lessons from food security

Global trade has become risky. Geopolitical conflict, trade policy uncertainty, and the risk of shipping disruptions are now on the…

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