Economic Insights

Feb 03, 2021

Vaccination delay to cost Europe EUR90bn in 2021

After finishing 2020 on a high note with a vaccine light at the end of the tunnel, Europe now faces a moment of truth.

Jan 27, 2021

Allianz Regional Pension Report 2021: Asia

There is no country in Asia that doesn’t need pension reforms.

Jan 26, 2021

The hot race for green tech dominance to cool the global climate

For the EU, US and China, the Covid-19 recovery is an opportunity to accelerate in the race to dominate energy transition industries.

Jan 20, 2021

President Biden's inaugration: 100 days to save America?

Joe Biden has promised a USD1.9trn stimulus package and a plan to distribute 100mn vaccine doses in his first 100 days.

Jan 18, 2021

The world is moving East, fast

The Covid-19 crisis could accelerate the shifting global balance towards Asia.

Jan 14, 2021

Germany: The economic growth rollercoaster continues in 2021

With tigher Covid-19 restrictions, the Germany economy is in for a much more notable growth setback in early 2021.

Jan 13, 2021

Change? What change? Saving behaviors post Covid-19

Not only did people save more during the crisis, they also saved differently, channeling more money into equities and investment funds.

Jan 12, 2021

Brexiting in times of Covid-19

The Covid-19 crisis provides some leeway for policy support to absorb the negative impact from Brexit, but we expect UK GDP to remain -2% below pre-crisis levels at end-2022.

Dec 18, 2020

'Dear Santa': Our economists' wish list for 2021

As 2020 draws to a close and we release our updated forecasts, our economists were caught day dreaming of a world where their boldest wishes would come true.