Macro

Vol. 282 What’s next for the US economy?

Dr Jörn Quitzau & Dr Mickey Levy

This week, Dr Jörn Quitzau (Bergos Chief Economist) speaks with Dr Mickey Levy (Macro Economist and former...

Attacks on Iran

On the morning of 28 February 2026, after lengthy preparations, Israel and the US launched missile strikes...

Economic Impact of the AI Revolution: What If…?

“The world is facing tremendous upheaval. [...] The irony is that people who have tried to predict doom...

Vol. 279 A Turbulent Start to the Year – Implications for the Economic Outlook

Dr Jörn Quitzau

This week, we speak with Dr Jörn Quitzau (Bergos Chief Economist) about the turbulent start to the...

US Central Bank: Rate Cut in Challenging Times

As expected, the US Federal Reserve has lowered its federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points despite...

Market Commentary – Macroeconomic Outlook: AI Could Prove to Be a Growth Wild Card

A recession is unlikely in the US. However, the Federal Reserve faces the challenge of balancing an economic slowdown with persistent inflation. Given the rising debt ratio, financial markets are relying on the central bank to be ready to act as a lender of last resort if necessary.

Vol. 266 The Digital Euro: What Is the Current Status?

Dr Jürgen Schaaf & Dr Jörn Quitzau

This week, we speak with Dr Jürgen Schaaf (Advisor at the European Central Bank) and Dr Jörn Quitzau...

US Federal Reserve Lowers Federal Funds Rate by 25 Basis Points

After Fed Chairman Jerome Powell had already hinted at a rate cut in his Jackson Hole speech, the move has...

Vol. 262 Argentina’s Reform Policy under President Javier Milei

Dr Hans-Dieter Holtzmann (Project Director at Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom)

This week, Dr Jörn Quitzau (Bergos Chief Economist) speaks with Dr Hans-Dieter Holtzmann (Project Director...

ECB Stays the Course: No Change in Interest Rates

The European Central Bank (ECB) leaves key interest rates unchanged in September, as inflation is close to...