Monetary policy shifts in 2025: What’s next for central banks?

As we move into 2025, central banks around the world are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by easing inflation, persistent deflationary pressures, and regional economic disparities. How will they adapt monetary policy to tackle these issues? – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Car industry crunch: Crisis or transition

This article explores why the current car industry crunch is more of a transition opportunity than a sector crisis. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Europe’s challenge: How to sustain economic growth without sacrificing social equity

How can Europe achieve economic growth without sacrificing social equity on the altar of higher per capita income? – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Carbon Capture Storage – The new global challenge to fight CO2 emissions

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has emerged as a critical technology in the fight against CO2 emissions. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Fear of new impaired loans returns in Europe

This article explores the recent history of impaired loans in Europe and the current concerns surrounding a potential new wave of NPLs. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Emerging Markets: The role of economic data in forecasting future growth

This article explores how economic data is utilized in forecasting growth, with specific examples from emerging markets in Asia and Africa. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

ESG Trends in 2024

While many may have seen ESG as something of a buzzword before 2024, all indications are that sustainability will become a far more concrete concern for companies, investors and other stakeholders this year. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

The global war against Big Tech: Why fines aren’t enough to protect user rights

Governments worldwide have imposed fines on tech giants to curb abuse of their dominance and protect user rights. However, these fines often fall short of achieving their intended goals. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

Exploring the concept of a “Sustainable Built Environment”

Sustainable built environments are not just about buildings; they encompass the entire built environment, including transportation systems, open spaces, and communities. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek

World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects: Key Insights for 2024-25

The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report for 2024-25 provides a comprehensive analysis of the global economy’s current state and future trajectory. – Written by Seref Doğan Erbek