Merkel being pressed on all sides
FOR several years, a semi-permanent American criticism of Germany in the monetary and economic sphere has been that Europe's largest economy is not living up to its potential. At the beginning of what promises to be a bruising year for Chancellor Angela Merkel, the reality may be starting to sink in. At least in its efforts to resolve the festering problems within the euro area, Germany has reached the limits of that potential.
From now on, particularly as far as difficulties with Europe's debt-strapped Mediterranean countries are concerned, the road for the Ger…
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Columns
‘Competition for talent’ a poor excuse to keep key executives’ pay under wraps
OCBC should put its properties into a Reit and distribute the trust’s units to shareholders
Why a stronger US dollar is dangerous
An overstimulated US economy is asking for trouble
Too many property agents? Cap commissions on home sales
Time to study broadening of private market access