Insights

Inflation across the eurozone

Why has inflation risen much more in some countries in the eurozone than in others? In this Macro Flash Note, EFG chief economist Stefan Gerlach explores this issue.

Colombia’s Presidential election: change or continuity?

The first round of Colombia’s Presidential election will be held on Sunday 29 May. The election could lead to the victory of Gustavo Petro as the country’s first leftist president or to the continuation of the current economic model under Federico Gutierrez. Joaquin Thul looks at Colombia’s economic context and the main proposals from the two leading candidates.

US CPI Inflation: volatility and weights

At long last, the US inflation rate appears to have peaked, but at a much higher rate and much later than anticipated. Why have these large forecasting errors been made and what now is the outlook for inflation? In this Macro Flash Note, EFG chief economist Stefan Gerlach looks at these issues.

At the helm: Boris Herrmann and Giorgio Pradelli discuss sailing, business and life

In the 3rd edition of ‘Caminada. Das Magazin’, Andreas Caminada’s lifestyle magazine, published last week, there was very special feature. When extreme sailor Boris Herrmann met Giorgio Pradelli, EFG International CEO at Monaco Ocean Week recently, they had much to discuss. Both are at the helm of sport and business, worlds which have many parallels, and passionate about sailing. The conversation explored their shared values and the enduring allure of the sea, then touched on everything from sailing solo around the world, to the importance of preserving ocean health and protecting our climate.

Is the UK at risk of recession?

The Bank of England recently updated its growth projections in its May monetary policy report, forecasting a contraction in GDP in 2023. In this Macro Flash Note, Sam Jochim looks at the uncertainty surrounding these projections and the main headwinds facing the UK economy.

Launch of the 3rd edition of ‘Caminada. Das Magazin’