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We are joined in our latest edition of BM Talks by Mike Bell. Mike is an independent macro strategist who spent a decade at JP Morgan Asset Management where he led international investment teams and advised institutional clients on the economic outlook across asset classes. He studied Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge University and is a CFA Charterholder.We asked: Why do you think the Bank of England will cut rates further?What drives the difference between UK and Eurozone inflation?Where should investors put their money for the long term? With the collapse of First Brands causing question marks over just how exposed everyone is to private credit, how should allocators think about non-public markets?Should fund managers spend more time on history and politics than economics these days?

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th November 2025.

De inflatie bleef in oktober met 3,1 procent op jaarbasis ruim boven de doelstelling van rond de 2 procent. Volgens Bas Jacobs, hoogleraar economie en overheidsfinanciën aan de Vrije Universiteit, spelen de uitgaven van onze overheid daar een belangrijke rol in. ‘De Nederlandse overheid geeft eigenlijk veel te veel gas met de begroting.’ Ook gekeken naar de politieke partijen die bezig zijn met ‘elkaar besnuffelen’ in de formatie, ziet Jacobs dat de meeste partijen ook in een komende regeerperiode van plan zijn om flink te blijven besteden. Met als gevolg dus een aanhoudend te hoge inflatie in Nederland. ‘De remweg van inflatie is heel lang, de lonen blijven lang hoog. Dat betekent ook dat op dit moment het monetaire beleid van de ECB voor Nederland te ruim is.’ Het monetaire beleid van de Europese centrale bank is gericht op het gemiddelde van de Eurozone, en daar daalt de inflatie op dit moment richting de 2 procent. ‘Dat betekent dat we in Nederland eigenlijk krapper moeten gaan begroten, en dat zie ik vooralsnog niet gebeuren’, aldus Jacobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mehr Cash für die Kammer: Falsch oder fair?  Ganz Österreich muss sparen. Ganz Österreich? Nein! Denn die Wirtschaftskammer stockt ihre Bezüge kräftig auf. Die Löhne der 5.800 Mitarbeiter werden um 4,2 Prozent erhöht, Kammerpräsident Mahrer erhält künftig 15.800 Euro pro Monat, und die Bezüge der Landespräsidenten werden um fast 60 Prozent erhöht. Das hat alles seine Richtigkeit, heißt es aus der Wirtschaftskammer, denn die Inflation der vergangenen Jahre wurde noch nicht abgegolten. Und: “Niemand bekommt etwas geschenkt!” Aber ist das wirklich vertretbar in einer Zeit, in der Leistungen gekürzt werden und viele Berufsgruppen Kaufkraftverluste hinnehmen müssen? Und sind die Sozialpartner noch zeitgemäß oder gehören sie abgeschafft?    Österreich stürzt ab: Zahlt der Bürger drauf?  Österreichs Wirtschaft steckt weiter tief in der Krise: Arbeitslosigkeit und Lebenshaltungskosten steigen stetig, die Unsicherheit wächst. Und während die Teuerung in der ganzen Eurozone längst im Griff ist, ist sie nur in Österreich weiter doppelt so hoch. Warum findet die Regierung kein Rezept gegen die Abwärtsspirale? Stiehlt sich die Politk aus der Verantwortung, während die Bürger die Zeche zahlen müssen? Werden die neu beschlossenen Klimaziele der EU die Lage weiter verschärfen? Und kommen Einsparungen im Sozialbereich wie in Salzburg bald auch im Bund?    Links, muslimisch, Bürgermeister: Roter Aufstand in New York?  New York hat einen neuen Bürgermeister: Zohran Mamdani ist bekennender Sozialist, Muslim – und der neue Hoffnungsträger der Demokraten. Kann Mamdani dem mächtigsten Mann der Welt Donald Trump politisch gefährlich werden? Ist Mamdani der Beginn einer neuen linken Welle in den USA und weltweit? Und welche Rolle spielen seine Verbindungen zur Muslimbruderschaft?    Darüber diskutiert Katrin Prähauser mit diesen Gästen: + Albert Fortell, Polit-Kommentator  + Andras Szigetvari, Journalist beim “Standard”  + Christoph Pöchinger, Kommunikationsexperte + Barbara Tòth, „Falter“-Journalistin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auch in diesem Jahr kaum Wachstum hierzulande. Ein Blick auf die Probleme in der deutschen Industrie und auf positive Impulse aus der Eurozone. – Die deutsche Wirtschaft ist auch im dritten Quartal nicht vorangekommen. Gibt es in den ersten Zahlen zur Konjunktur im dritten Quartal 2025 trotzdem einen Hoffnungsschimmer? Und was ist vom Schlussquartal zu erwarten? – In der Eurozone sieht es insgesamt deutlich besser aus als in Deutschland. In welchen Ländern in unserem gemeinsamen Währungsraum wächst die Wirtschaft derzeit besonders kräftig? – Trotz politischer Turbulenzen konnte sogar die französische Wirtschaft im dritten Quartal stärker zulegen als gedacht. Woran lag das? – Deutschland hat innerhalb der europäischen Wachstumsliga weiterhin die rote Laterne inne, nun schon seit über drei Jahren. Bei uns spielt die ausfuhrorientierte Industrie eine besonders große Rolle. Was sind die Probleme, die unserer Industrie zu schaffen machen? Und wie schwer ist die Krise in der Industrie? – Insgesamt hält sich der deutsche Lebensstandard weiterhin auf einem sehr hohen Niveau. Sind die Sorgen über eine Deindustrialisierung, also über einen übermäßigen Verlust an industrieller Substanz, gerechtfertigt oder übertrieben? Und was kann und sollte die deutsche Wirtschaftspolitik tun, um gegenzusteuern?

Politiker und Interessenvertreter sprechen gerne von „Marktversagen“, um staatliche Eingriffe zu rechtfertigen. Tatsächlich ziehen aber staatliche Eingriffe allzu oft Fehlentwicklungen nach sich, die dann als angebliches Marktversagen gerechtfertigt werden. Beispiele gibt es dafür mehr als genug: die Energiepolitik, die Wohnungspolitik oder auch die Geldpolitik. Der sogenannte Greenspan-Put – die implizite Garantie der Notenbank, bei Krisen die Zinsen zu senken und die Risiken zu übernehmen – hat dazu geführt, dass Banken und Investoren immer größere Wetten eingehen konnten, ohne die Konsequenzen tragen zu müssen. Die Europäische Zentralbank setzt diese Politik der Manipulation bei den Staatsanleihen der Eurozone fort. Wenn aber das Haftungsprinzip aus dem marktwirtschaftlichen System herausgenommen wird, dann funktioniert es nicht mehr. Die Folge sind immer öfter auftretende und in ihrer Dimension immer größere Krisen an den Finanzmärkten, sowie eine deutlich gestiegene Verschuldung. Vieles spricht dafür, dass die Stagnation, die wir in Deutschland seit 2018 durchleben und die sich mittlerweile zu einer Dauer-Rezession auswächst, in erheblichem Maße die Folge zunehmender staatlicher Eingriffe ist. Das ist die zentrale Feststellung von Prof. Dr. Stefan Kooths, Direktor der Forschungsgruppe Konjunktur und Wachstum am Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft, in seinem neuen Buch „Marktwirtschaft – Wohlstand, Wachstum, Wettbewerb" und darüber spricht Daniel Stelter mit ihm im Experteninterview. Aktueller Einschub zu Beginn: Daniel Stelter berichtet von seiner gerade zu Ende gegangenen Reise nach China. Sein Fazit: China entwickelt sich zum Deutschland des 21. Jahrhunderts.HörerserviceBuch MARKTWIRTSCHAFT – WOHLSTAND, WACHSTUM, WETTBEWERB von Dr. Stefan Kooths: https://is.gd/fGo8QF Spiegelbeitrag KAPITALISMUS-REFORM JETZT!: https://is.gd/btBd8A beyond the obviousNeue Analysen, Kommentare und Einschätzungen zur Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage finden Sie unter think-bto.com.NewsletterDen monatlichen bto-Newsletter abonnieren Sie hier.RedaktionskontaktWir freuen uns über Ihre Meinungen, Anregungen und Kritik unter podcast@think-bto.com.Handelsblatt – Ein exklusives Angebot für alle „bto – beyond the obvious – featured by Handelsblatt“-Hörer*innen: Testen Sie Handelsblatt Premium 4 Wochen lang für 1 Euro und bleiben Sie zur aktuellen Wirtschafts- und Finanzlage informiert. Mehr unter: handelsblatt.com/mehrperspektiven Oder lesen Sie das Handelsblatt ein Jahr lang mit 30 % Rabatt und erhalten Sie tiefgehende Einblicke in Wirtschaft, Politik, Finanzwelt und Technologie. Zum Angebot: handelsblatt.com/bto30Werbepartner – Informationen zu den Angeboten unserer aktuellen Werbepartner finden Sie hier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated rate cut, but growing divisions among policymakers spooked markets. Strong AI-driven spending fuelled big-tech earnings, but the outlooks dented the bullish mood. Eurozone markets gained on robust banking performance, while the main indices in the UK and Spain hit another all-time high. The Bank of Japan opted to leave rates unchanged at its meeting today. The meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi ended and has eased some global trade concerns – but underlying tensions persist. Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics and Next Generation Research, talks about rare earths as well as oil in light of the latest sanctions.(00:00) - Introduction: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content (00:31) - Markets wrap-up: Mike Rauber, Product & Investment Content (07:41) - Oil and rare earths: Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics & Next Generation Research (13:05) - Closing remarks: Helen Freer, Product & Investment Content Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Deutschland sendet leichte Konjunkturhoffnung: Der Ifo-Index steigt, doch strukturelle Probleme und geringes Potenzialwachstum bremsen weiter. In der Eurozone bleibt die EZB voraussichtlich still – Handelskonflikte könnten aber neue Impulse erzwingen. In den USA sorgt der Shutdown für Datenlücken, während die Fed vor der nächsten Zinssenkung steht. Und in Japan: Takaichi wird Premierministerin – folgt bald der nächste Zinsschritt oder wird die Geldpolitik wieder locker? Zu hören in der neuen Folge von results. MärkteAktuell mit Carina Schäuble und Dr. Ulrich Stephan. (Aufnahmedatum: 27.10.2025 14:30 Uhr)

Samara Hammoud and Carol Kong discuss the top influences on currency markets this week including the latest US-China trade talks, Australian inflation data, and central bank meetings in the US, Canada, Japan, and the Eurozone.   Disclaimer:    Important Information   This podcast is approved and distributed by Global Economic & Markets Research (“GEMR”), a business division of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL 234945 (“the Bank”).  Before listening to this podcast, you are advised to read the full GEMR disclaimers, which can be found at www.commbankresearch.com.au.   No Reliance  This podcast is not investment research and nor does it purport to make any recommendations. Rather, this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon for any investment purposes.  This podcast does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial products, or as a recommendation, and/or investment advice. You should not act on the information in this podcast.   The Bank believes that the information in this podcast is correct and any opinions, conclusions or recommendations made are reasonably held at the time given, and are based on the information available at the time of its compilation. No representation or warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or provided as to accuracy, reliability or completeness of any statement made.  Liability Disclaimer  The Bank does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of any error or omission in or from the information provided or arising out of the use of all or part of the podcast.    

Technieuws Microsoft beëindigde vorige week officieel de ondersteuning voor Windows 10 | TPM 2.0 omzeilen voor Windows 11 11de lancering van Starship werd een succes | SLS vs. Starship voor Artemis Wet die politieke advertenties sterk beperkt is vanaf vrijdag actief. California keurt wet goed die AI-companions reguleert. Apple kondigt nieuwe iPad, instap MacBook Pro 14” en Vision Pro met M5 aan | Apple levert geen oplader meer bij Macbook Pro M5 | Qualcomm’s mobiele en laptop chips zijn veelbelovend Europa verplicht minimaal één USB-C-poort op opladers. Sony bevestigd komst van Horizon Zero Dawn film | Amazon bestelt twee seizoenen rondom God of War | Ghost of Tsushima anime-serie op Crunchyroll Reportage: De link tussen bordspellen en video games (2/4): Pac-Man Deep dive(s) Nederlandse regering zet topman van chipfabrikant Nexperia op non actief vanwege wanbestuur | NFC chip in de iPhones | Een reconstructie van de ‘nationalisering’ | Hoe nu verder | De Amerikaanse regering nam in augustus 10% van de aandelen van Intel over Sinds 9 oktober moeten SEPA-transfers in de Eurozone instant uitgevoerd worden zonder meerprijs t.o.v. een gewone overschrijving.

Hoffnung auf Frieden im Nahen Osten - eine gute Nachricht. Was könnte das für die Rohstoffmärkte bedeuten? „Wirklich schön, dass es mal gute Nachrichten aus dem Nahen Osten gibt. Was bedeutet das für die Rohstoffmärkte? In erster Linie betrifft das Öl natürlich. Es war immer eine gewisse Risikoprämie in den Ölpreis in den letzten Monaten und Jahren eingepreist. Jetzt haben wir eine starke Reaktion der Ölpreise gesehen: Sie sind tatsächlich auf ein Fünf-Monats-Tief zurückgefallen", erklärt Michael Blumenroth im Rohstoff-Talk. Der Rohstoffanalyst der Deutschen Bank weiter: „Hätte ich vor Jahresbeginn auch nicht erwartet - also nicht in dem Ausmaß. Es spielen drei, vier Faktoren eine große Rolle. Vielleicht die Größte: Wir haben Unsicherheiten in der Politik. Der US-Dollar war auf Talfahrt - zum Euro hat er jetzt seit Jahresbeginn ungefähr 13 Prozent verloren. Das bedeutet, dass Gold in der Eurozone vom Währungseffekt etwas günstiger geworden ist. Wir haben die Staatsverschuldung der großen Industrieländer. Deutschland gönnt sich jetzt auch einen kräftigen Schluck aus der Pulle. Und die Fed will die Zinsen senken, das wird sehr positiv aufgenommen. Wer kauft das meiste? Notenbanken kaufen weiterhin. Gerade China. Privatanleger sind auch dabei. Gerade bei den ETF-Käufen in den USA. Da haben wir gerade die stärkste Nachfrage seit Einführung solcher Produkte gesehen. Man kann es nicht ausschließen, dass wir die Marke von 5.000 Dollar innerhalb der nächsten Monate schnell sehen werden. Die Argumente für Gold halten weiter an. Ich würde immer in ETFs/ETCs investieren. Man muss sich um nichts kümmern. Wir empfehlen immer 5-10 Prozent." Alle Details gibt es im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch an der Frankfurter Börse und auf https://www.xetra-gold.com

We hear from a slew of ECB board governors at the IMF Annual Meetings in Washington where they tell us the European economy is on the right trajectory to bringing inflation down and to boost growth but they remain divided over on how to tackle potential future pitfalls. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC the White House will act in the U.S.'s best interest as the trade war with China threatens to flare up once again. Bessent said the stock market will not influence any U.S. government decisions. Nestlé posts better than expected Q3 sales with investors anticipating new CEO Philippe Navratil's new strategy for the Swiss food giant. And in tech news, the world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC, posts a near 40% rise in net profit in the third quarter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Mark McKevitt from AIB's Customer Treasury Team and AIB Senior Economist John Fahey for the October Market Moves edition of AIB Market Talk. In this episode, they break down the latest developments in the financial markets, including:Recent shifts in the euro, dollar, and yen, and the drivers behind currency movementsThe impact of political events, such as the resignation of the French Prime Minister and leadership changes in JapanWhat to expect from the upcoming UK and Eurozone budgets, and their implications for fiscal sustainabilityCentral bank outlooks: ECB, Bank of England, and US Federal Reserve rate expectations for the coming monthsKey forecasts for EUR/USD and EUR/GBP through year-end and into 2026 Whether you're a business leader, investor, or simply interested in market trends, this episode offers clear, expert insights to help you stay informed.Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbox. You can also find us on Twitter @TreasuryAIB . Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. Registered in Ireland: No: 24173 Allied Irish Bank p.l.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland AIB Customer Treasury Services is a registered business name of Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. Registered Office: 10 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

The Eurozone's second-largest economy is battling a deep political crisis. It all started when French President Emmanuel Macron called snap elections last year in an attempt to consolidate his power. Instead, they resulted in a hung parliament and gains for the far right. Now, France's sixth prime minister in under two years has been forced to abandon one of the president's key achievements just to hold his government together.

Are markets completely disconnected from economic reality? In this exclusive conversation, Lance Roberts of RIA Advisors sits down with Daniel LaCalle, Chief Economist at Tressis and author of Freedom or Equality, to examine the illusion of wealth, sovereign-debt bubbles, and why the next global crisis may already be forming beneath the surface.

Are markets completely disconnected from economic reality? In this exclusive conversation, Lance Roberts of RIA Advisors sits down with Daniel LaCalle, Chief Economist at Tressis and author of Freedom or Equality, to examine the illusion of wealth, sovereign-debt bubbles, and why the next global crisis may already be forming beneath the surface.

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Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 6th October 2025.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe EU is experiencing inflation, layoffs and construction is shrinking, the fake news is trying to make it seem like everything is fine. Trump is now placing tariffs on trucks starting Nov 1.Oil will be dropping.Inflation holding steady for the holidays. New position created in the IRS, restructuring coming. Our Founding Fathers warned us. The [DS]/Swamp is fighting back. They are now in the process of forming an insurrection against the US. The enemy is doing what they do best, never interfere with the enemy while they are in the process of destroying themselves. Trump is bring them down the path to destruction. The people are behind him. It had to be this way.   Economy Eurozone Construction Keeps Shrinking As Orders And Jobs Fall Construction activity, new orders, and jobs in France and Germany took another hit in September, while Italy stood out with rare gains—but cost pressures and weak demand still weigh heavily across the region.   Construction activity across the eurozone slumped again last month, with the HCOB Construction PMI falling to 46.0—showing continued declines in major markets like France and Germany, even though Italy bucked the trend with rare growth. What does this mean? Eurozone builders are having a rough ride. September saw new orders tumble in both France and Germany, dragging down residential and commercial construction to their lowest points in months. Layoffs are picking up in these countries as firms react to thin pipelines and soft demand. On Source:  finimize.com  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");    https://twitter.com/SecScottBessent/status/1975185265283981527   of driving growth and efficiency in the private and now public sector. Under his leadership at SSA delivering on President Trump's agenda, he has already made important and substantial progress. We are pleased that he will bring this expertise to the IRS as we sharpen our focus on collections, privacy, and customer service in order to deliver better outcomes for hardworking Americans.   The IRS was created in 1913 to go right along with the creation of the Federal Reserve.  We are borrowing a private corporation currency, since we are borrowing it there is interest attached to it. How do you collect the interest on the money, how do you make sure nobody is ripping off the private corporation, you need an enforcer.  The IRS.    Internal vs External Revunue The newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for Frank Bisignano involves the following key duties and responsibilities, as outlined in the official Treasury Department announcement: Reporting directly to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent. Managing the overall IRS organization. Overseeing all day-to-day IRS operations. the newly created CEO position for Frank Bisignano appears designed to facilitate restructuring and modernization efforts at the IRS, drawing on his extensive background in corporate transformations, mergers, and efficiency drives.Key Indications from Official Sources

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe Eurozone is now seeing inflation pickup, unemployment is now rising, Germany will be laying off thousands of people. The green new scam is destroying Europe. Trump shutdown the green new scam in the US and now he is lowering energy costs. The economy is moving to the next level. The [DS] is pushing a hybrid war with Russia. They are trying to convince the people of the world that Russia is flying drones over Europe, not one nation has shot the drones down, the question is why. Trump knows the [DS] is pushing war, he needs to the people to push back with peace. Trump has trapped the [DS] in regards with Hamas, they have no choice but to have peace. Trump is defunding and weakening the [DS] every step of the way so we can have accountability and arrests.   Economy Eurozone unemployment rate rises to 6.3% in August, aggregate increase of 11,000 workers Intermoney | The unemployment rate rose by one tenth of a percentage point in August to 6.3% across the Eurozone as a whole. We could have guessed this once we saw the data, which was somewhat unfavourable and showed an increase of 14,000 in the number of unemployed. At the aggregate level for the eurozone, this increase was 11,000, offset by other more moderate readings. However, we continue to see that tension in the labour market is gradually easing, especially when we consider that employment expectations have weakened.  Source:  thecorner.eu  German Auto Industry Expected to Lose 100,000 Jobs in Next Four Years Following the “Build Back Better” agenda, the EU went all in for green energy proposals.  EU banking and finance followed suit, funding investment capital for electric vehicles (EVs) to replace combustion engines.  Unfortunately, this put the EU, specifically Germany, in the position of competing against the largest EV industrial base in the world, China. The second major flaw was capital only flowing to the EV sector, and Europeans -along with the majority of the industrial west- are just not buying EVs at a production capacity to match prior investment. Put it all together and Germany is trying to compete with China to produce a product their consumer base doesn't want. GERMANY – ZF Friedrichshafen's announcement that it is cutting 7,600 positions adds to the German supplier industry's troubles as parts makers struggle to manage the shift to EVs, along with falling demand for combustion engine components and increased competition from Chinese suppliers. Including job losses at Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche, the German auto industry is expected to eliminate nearly 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to an analysis by Bloomberg. Bankruptcies among German suppliers are climbing sharply, with 30 percent more expected in 2025 compared with last year, according to a report from consultancy Falkensteg.  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1973857269935939833 +1.82% on a year-over-year basis, the smallest gain since July 2023. Meanwhile, US home values adjusted for inflation recorded their third consecutive monthly decline. Despite this, real home prices remain ~10% above their 2006 housing bubble pe...

Een primeur in BNR Beurs: we hebben het over nieuws dat er niet is. Het cijferrapport dat er niet is, om precies te zijn. Beleggers zijn er als de kippen bij als het om arbeidsmarktcijfers gaat in de VS. Die informatie is goud waard, want de centrale bank gebruikt ze om het rentebeleid op te baseren. Maar met de overheidsdiensten daar in shutdown, moeten Jerome Powell het even zonder doen. Beleggers leven voor nu maar even naar het principe 'geen nieuws is goed nieuws'. Maar hoe verstandig is dat? Dat zoeken we deze aflevering uit. Verder hebben we het over dingen die wél gebeurden. Zoals Europa die eens een keer het initiatief neemt als het op heffingen aankomt. De EU wil importheffingen op staal verhogen naar 50 procent om de industrie hier te helpen. Het gaat ook nog over de opvolger van Christine Lagarde. De baas van de ECB zegt namelijk zelf dat ze het wel ziet zitten als ene Klaas Knot dat wordt. Die heeft natuurlijk zijn handen vrij, nu zijn termijn als president bij De Nederlandsche Bank erop zit. We vertellen je of de opvolging daarmee bezegeld is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Es gibt Ende September 2025 viele Gründe, warum wir sehr pessimistisch sein könnten.  Angst vor politischen Entwicklungen, Angst vor einer zweiten Inflationswelle, Sorge vor geopolitischen Eskalationen, Angst vor einer Währungskrise in der Eurozone und rekordhohe Bewertungen. In dieser Folge besprechen wir, warum sich als erfolgreicher Anleger und im Leben im Allgemeinen Optimismus trotzdem lohnt. Geld sicher in Eigenregie in Anleihen anlegen: Online-Präsentation am 25.10.2025 von 14:00 Uhr - 16:00 Uhr via Zoom: Jetzt Platz sichern Jeden Sonntag mehr Geldbildung direkt in Dein E-Mail-Postfach. Seit 2014. Schließe Dich über 10.000 cleveren Geldbildern an: Jetzt Teil der sonntäglichen Community werden Werde Teil des ICs von Geldbildung, hole Dir Geldbildung als Sparringspartner an Deine Seite und lerne regelmäßig spannende Investment-Cases kennen: Jetzt Mitglied werden Hinweis: die in dieser Podcast Folge genannten Informationen sind zu keinem Zeitpunkt als Anlageempfehlung zu verstehen. 

We sit down with two MEPs to discuss France's ballooning debt and deficit, both of which are much higher than the limits set out in the EU's Stability Pact. France being the second-largest economy in the EU, its current political and economic instability could also have an impact on the other member states. So how concerned should Europe be? 

While September's PMI print didn't move markets in the U.S., Kevin Green urges investors to keep their eyes on international economies. He talks about how Germany is acting as a buoy for the Eurozone PMI as tariff uncertainty lingers over the EU. Additionally, South Korea's president warned of a financial crisis if the U.S. continues its investment demands.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

European bourses gradually climb higher and currently at peaks; US equity futures are flat awaiting Fed Chair Powell.GBP hit by soft PMI, Eurozone data showed diverging fortunes for manufacturing and services.USTs are essentially flat; Gilts modestly out-edge peers following disappointing flash PMI metrics.Crude initially in the red but have managed to climb higher, XAU at another ATH, catching a bid on reports that China aims to become custodian of foreign gold reserves.Looking ahead, US Flash PMIs (Sep), US Richmond Fed Index, NBH Policy Announcement; Speakers include BoE's Pill, Fed's Powell, Bostic, Bowman, ECB's Cipollone, BoC's Macklem, US President Trump at UN General Assembly; Supply from the US; Earnings from Micron.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Fed Rate Cut Analysis and Market Reactions - Dividend Cafe In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the latest Federal Reserve rate cut by 25 basis points, bringing the Fed funds rate to a range of 4 to 4.25%. He reviews the Fed's dual mandate shift from inflation concerns to labor market softening, the unanimous vote except for one dissent favoring a larger cut, and projections for additional rate cuts by year-end. Brian evaluates the Fed's upgrade of GDP growth projections and the sustained inflation rate around 3%. He examines market reactions, interest rate trends, and potential impacts on credit spreads, small caps, and money markets. Lastly, he explores the implications of substantial funds in money market accounts and uses a Eurozone case study to contextualize interest rate impacts. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:08 Fed's Policy Rate Decision 01:59 Market Reactions and Analysis 03:04 Credit Spreads and Interest Rates 04:03 Money Market Funds Discussion 06:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Kelly Bouchillon talks the potential for economic slowdown after this strong market run. He discusses whether the 60/40 portfolio still works, and for whom. The thing that works “for certain” is dollar cost averaging, and Kelly explains how he helps clients use that strategy. He also looks at foreign markets, particularly the Eurozone, where he expects continued growth, although maybe not continued outperformance vs the U.S.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Welcome to the latest edition of Liquidity Link Live, your exclusive market analysis provided by Northern Trust Asset Management, one of the world's largest cash managers. Tune in each month to discover the very latest insights on the UK, Eurozone and US markets. This edition was recorded on the 3rd September 2025.

Der Dax ist in den Monat September erst einmal mit einem Einbruch von über 500 Punkten gestartet - sowieso ist der Monat statistisch einer der schlechtesten Börsenmonate des Jahres. Warum dieser Ausverkauf? „Der September ist ein schwieriger Monat, aber der Aufhänger war tatsächlich Frankreich mit seiner massiven Überschuldung. Und vor allem findet die Pariser Regierung kein Rezept dagegen. Das Schlimme ist, wenn in einem Land der Eurozone die Renditen steigen - mitgegangen, mitgefangen - dann steigen sie überall. Dann wird sofort das Wort Euro-Krise wieder hoffähig. Das wird eine EZB aber in letzter Konsequenz verhindern. Das ist die Vollkasko-Versicherung, die wir haben", so Robert Halver. Der Experte von der Baader Bank weiter: „Der September-Effekt wurde wie der Nerv beim Bohren genau getroffen. Wenn man der Statistik glauben möchte, sollte man auch berücksichtigen, dass Oktober und November sehr gute Monate sind. Das heißt, ich muss wieder einsteigen, um die Jahresendrally mitzumachen." Alle Details im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch an der Frankfurter Börse und auf https://inside-wirtschaft.de

A sell-off in government bonds spilled into the equity market as stocks fell on Tuesday, and Eurozone inflation ticked up to 2.1 per cent in August. Plus, European banks are intensifying their calls for regulators to remove obstacles to cross-border banking services in the EU. Mentioned in this podcast:European banks push for lower cross-border hurdlesUS stocks fall as bond sell-off spills into equitiesEurozone inflation rises to 2.1% in AugustPound falls as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998Sign up for the FT Weekend Festival at ft.com/festival and use the promo code “FTPodcasts” for 10 per cent off.Today's FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig Katya Kumkova and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, and David da Silva. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Instant Payments Regulation which came into force a year ago, now requires all payment service providers in the Eurozone of the European Economic Area to offer SEPA instant credit transfers for incoming payments by January 2025 and for outgoing payments by October 2025 at the latest. This regulation thus reaffirms its objective of accelerating the adoption of SCT Inst and aims for greater alignment with traditional SEPA credit transfers.

Andrew and Tom discuss this weekend's college football, Kraft Heinz splitting up, and Eurozone inflation. Song: Maggie May - Rod Stewart For information on how to join the Zoom calls live each morning at 8:30 EST, visit:https://www.narwhal.com/blog/daily-market-briefingsPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The EU is feeling the pressure, without the US the EU economy is nothing, same goes with most of the countries around the world. Trump is reversing the [CB] trade policies. The Fed is panicking, Trump is going after the Fed and they are trying to stop him, so they ruled on his parallel system, this will fail. Trump and the patriots are putting everything place to make sure the [DS] cannot cheat the midterms. Trump is doing everything he can without congress passing laws. The pieces are coming together and it will be difficult for the [DS] to cheat. This has to be done to take back full control. The [DS] is building the narrative to counter this by pushing the idea that Russia is responsible for immigration and cyber attacks in the EU. Playbook known.   Economy Eurozone's Economic Outlook Worsens Amid U.S. Tariffs, Domestic Pressures the Eurozone's economic outlook has indeed deteriorated, driven by a combination of external pressures from U.S. tariffs and internal domestic issues. Recent data from the European Commission shows a decline in economic sentiment, signaling broader pessimism among businesses and consumers.   The tariffs target key EU exports, leading to reduced demand and higher costs.Key quantitative impacts from analyses include:  Estimates vary by scenario, but a baseline tariff increase could reduce EU GDP by 0.2% to 0.8%. For instance, in a symmetric tariff war, GDP might fall by 0.8-1.2%, with Germany facing a 0.4% contraction.   The EU's trade surplus with the U.S. is shrinking amid surging imports, exacerbated by trade diversion from China (e.g., a 12% year-on-year increase in Chinese exports to the EU as of May 2025).   The automotive industry faces double-digit hits to earnings, with potential 53% drops in export demand for machinery and equipment under a 10% tariff hike. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals are also at risk, though some exemptions apply. Sector 2023/2024 EU Exports to U.S. (EUR billion) Potential Impact from Tariffs Machinery & Equipment 157.7 High vulnerability; 53% export demand drop per 10% tariff Automotive Not specified (major exposure) Double-digit EBIT declines for key firms Pharmaceuticals 54.6 Exempt currently, but risk if targeted Chemicals & Metals Significant (part of broader exposure) Asset quality deterioration in banking Employment effects are notable, with 8,000-10,000 job losses estimated per EUR 1 billion reduction in exports, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1% in hard-hit countries like Germany and Ireland. Source: wsj.com Trump Canceling $679M in Federal Funding for Offshore Wind Projects The Trump administration said on Friday it was canceling $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, including $427 million for a California project. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the department was canceling or terminating awards made under the administration of former President Joe Biden. Source: newsmax.com (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.

Bob is the created and owner of Trade Genius Academy. Bob also does a podcast on YouTube which is called Trade Genius. Bob begins the conversation talking  about how Germany appears to be in a recession, with its economy contracting by 0.3% in the second quarter amid slowed exports due to U.S. tariffs and rising unemployment above 3 million, while forecasts predict stagnation or zero growth for the year, marking a prolonged period of economic inactivity. This downturn could potentially spread to other EU nations, as Germany's role as an economic anchor contributes to deteriorating Eurozone sentiment and slower projected growth of around 1.1% for the EU and 0.9% for the euro area, though analysts suggest the bloc may avoid a full recession despite trade uncertainties and fiscal tightening. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has fallen about 1.9% in the past 24 hours to around $111,119, driven by a massive whale dump of 24,000 BTC, a $13.8 billion options expiry, Binance Futures going offline, and broader bearish technical indicators following its peak at $124,436 earlier in the month. Gold prices are also slightly down today, with spot prices at $3,410 per ounce (a 0.15% dip) amid a firmer dollar and anticipation of U.S. PCE inflation data, though the metal is on track for a monthly gain supported by expectations of Federal Reserve actions; potential longer-term declines could stem from cooling inflation, reduced geopolitical tensions, and lower investor demand. Market expectations are high for the Fed to cut interest rates in September, with odds at over 90% for a 25-basis-point reduction as signaled by Chair Powell and Governor Waller, amid sputtering job growth and a focus on labor market risks. If the Fed proceeds with the cut, it could stimulate economic growth by lowering borrowing costs, encouraging business investment, hiring, and consumer spending, while easing pressures on mortgages and auto loans, though excessive cuts risk reigniting inflation and eroding purchasing power. Conversely, if the Fed holds off, it might help contain inflation but could slow the economy further by maintaining high financing costs, potentially leading to reduced business expansion, higher unemployment, and subdued growth, with risks of market turmoil if perceived as too hawkish. 

In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks we're continuing our series on Brett King's new book, Branch Tomorrow. We feature interviews with some of Brett's contributing authors: Bruno Diniz, Efi Pylarinou, Jim Marous, Paolo Sironi, and Richard Turrin. Each author brings specialty in different markets giving Branch Tomorrow a multi-perspective look at banking, banking culture, changes in 'branching' and the future of financial services across the globe, from the US to India, China, and Latin America. In this episode, Brett speaks with Richard Turrin, an industry leader in fintech innovation and digital transformation, and Author of Cashless: China's Digital Currency. Brett and Richard delve into the robust digital financial services landscape in China which experienced significant digital disruption starting in the mid-2010s. You'll hear how bankers there are still reeling from the unprecedented scale of disruption brought on by MYbank, WeBank, WeChat and Alipay. Then, Brett connects with Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking and Financial Markets at the IBM Institute for Business Value and host of Provoke.fm's Bankers Bookshelf podcast. Paolo shares insights from the Eurozone on branch transformation, highlighting how some European banks are embracing digitization by evolving their branches. He discusses how they are balancing digital and physical presence by adjusting their in-branch product offerings, with a focus on personalization, financial inclusion, and maintaining strong customer engagement. Tune in now for these insightful conversations! Branch Tomorrow, available mid-September, is an invaluable resource for bankers, regulators, fintech innovators, and future-focused leaders dedicated to thriving in the digital transformation of finance. The future of banking is here!

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture ECB President is pushing the WEF climate agenda, she wants the banks in charge and to dictate how to tax the people. Germany's economy is in a recession. Trump is bringing the manufactures to the US. The Fed is trapped, if they lower a little Trump will blame them, Trump and Bessent made it clear it must be a big cut. The [DS] is currently using the Judiciary as a delay tactic. They will try to delay Trump's Executive actions, but this will fail and they know it. The [DS] will then move into the next phase and this is what Trump is countering now. He is dismantling their riots right in front of their eyes. The National Guard and Military will clean it the cities before the D's can push their agenda. The playbook is known and Trump is forcing the [DS] to exactly where he wants them.   Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1959976919585173984 The ECB's Mandate: The ECB supervises major banks in the Eurozone through the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). Lagarde argues that climate-related risks fall within this supervisory duty because they can directly impact banks' balance sheets and operations. She disagrees with views (likely from the interviewer in this case) that central banks should not involve themselves in climate issues, insisting it's not about environmental activism but about basic risk management.   Christine Lagarde's emphasis on the ECB's duty to assess climate change risks for banks aligns with and is influenced by the World Economic Forum's (WEF) broader climate agenda, though it's not exclusively driven by it. The WEF has long promoted the integration of climate risks into financial systems as part of its push for sustainable finance, global economic resilience, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.   This fits into the WEF's "Great Reset" and sustainable development goals, which call for rethinking capitalism to address climate threats. Central banks like the ECB are seen as key players in this, through "greening" finance (e.g., tilting investments toward low-carbon assets). German Economy Shows No Signs Of Emerging From Recession  Germany's Mittelstand Collapses as “Investment Booster” Flops The German economy shows no signs of emerging from recession. The monthly Mittelstand index, compiled by the consulting firm DATEV, confirms that the downturn continues unabated. The crisis has spread across virtually all sectors of the economy. The recovery announced by the German government remains a summer fantasy. Data collected in July through DATEV's monthly survey of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) describes the economic situation as extremely fragile—with no upturn in sight. SMEs saw revenues fall by 1.7 percent year-on-year in July. The corresponding business cycle index dropped, seasonally and calendar adjusted, to 91.9 points—firmly anchored in recession territory.   Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1959877151680770323  ” Germany's universal welfare system is one of the most comprehensive in Europe, covering healthcare, unemployment benefits, pensions, housing aid, family subsidies, and more. But the strain of demographic aging, high immigration, and mounting debt obligations has led to growing political pressure to reform or scale back entitlements. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.

Americans are often told that they benefit from the privilege of the dollar serving as the world's currency. A strong dollar makes imports cheaper, facilitates demand for American companies, and is tied to cheap government borrowing. But what happens when this powerful privilege weakens? What does it even mean for the dollar to be “strong” or “weak” as a medium of exchange and investment? Why should Americans care that the dollar serves as the reserve currency for the world's central banks?In his new book “Our Dollar, Your Problem,” Ken Rogoff, a Harvard professor and former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund, argues that the dollar is past “middle age” and that its global dominance will erode in the coming years. He predicts the dollar will eventually share power with the European Union's euro and Chinese renminbi in a “tripolar” world.Rogoff joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss why the dollar's shifting dominance matters so much to the United States and what implications this has for the rest of the world's payment network. He describes how the dollar has come under pressure from multiple directions, both now and in the past. Outside the U.S., these include past and current international challengers, such as the Soviet ruble, the Japanese yen, and the European euro. From within, the current instigators are rising federal debt, increased use of economic sanctions, and growing political dysfunction. The three also discuss if President Donald Trump's boisterous support for cryptocurrency further undermines the U.S. dollar. Ultimately, they tease out how the dollar has underpinned American economic prowess for the last half century and what the consequences will be for the American economy – and the world at large – if the dollar is dethroned.Read a review of Rogoff's book by Capitalisn't team member Matt Lucky in ProMarket: https://www.promarket.org/2025/07/24/what-happens-after-the-dollars-hegemony-ends/

It was a week that brought the future of Greece and the Eurozone to the brink. Ten years ago, on 6 July the Greek people voted against the terms of a financial bailout which included raising taxes and slashing welfare spending. Greece owed €323bn to various countries and banks within Europe. Its banks were closed. A quarter of the population and half of Greece's young people were unemployed.The morning after the vote, Euclid Tsakalotos was brought in to replace Yanis Varoufakis as finance minister. His predecessor had accused European leaders of “terrorism” in their handling of the crisis. Parachuted in to last-ditch talks with angry European leaders, Euclid Tsakalotos describes to Josephine McDermott the make-or-break 17-hour summit in Brussels. He reveals that when Angela Merkel, the leader of Greece's biggest lender Germany, said she was leaving the room because she could not accept what was on the table, Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, actually locked the door to stop her leaving and force an agreement to be reached. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: A queue outside a bank in Greece in 2015. Credit: Getty Images)