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Central bank digital currencies – the money of the future? Investment Insights

Central bank digital currencies – the money of the future?

Digital currencies have been in the spotlight for months – not least due to the surge in the price of Bitcoin, which hit an all-time high of over USD 41,000 in early January. In parallel to the growing investor interest in the crypto scene, central banks are now also turning their attention to digital currencies. In a new issue of Infocus, economist Joaquin Thul examines the key characteristics of crypto and asks whether central bank digital currencies could emerge as a complement to cash in the future.

Joaquin Thul

3 min read
The fiscal dilemma: Government borrowing in the time of corona Investment Insights

The fiscal dilemma: Government borrowing in the time of corona

The corona crisis has altered our world beyond recognition – leaving an indelible mark on parts of the economy and society. Its effect on public finances has been particularly dramatic – with fiscal deficits soaring as economies around the world slide into recession. At the same time, interest rates remain at historically low levels – reducing the cost of government borrowing. In a special edition of Infocus, EFG Chief Economist Stefan Gerlach turns the spotlight on the so-called ‘fiscal dilemma’ facing governments globally.

Stefan Gerlach

3 min read
China – the bubble that never pops Investment Insights

China – the bubble that never pops

Even as encouraging results from vaccine trials trigger hopes of a ‘return to normality’ in 2021, one thing is clear: The seismic shock to economies and societies around the globe caused by Covid-19 is likely to be felt for many years. The question is: Could the corona crisis also shake up our global economic order – or will heavyweights such as China emerge from the pandemic just as strong as before?

Mozamil Afzal

2 min read

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