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IFO chief economist with comments following latest data release 25 Sept
– “Jamaica” coalition will be hard to form
– no indications of change of course for German economy
The “Jamaica” coalition is so-called because of the colours of Jamaica’s flag.
It includes the black CDU/CSU, the yellow, business-friendly Free
Democrats (FDP) – who are returning to parliament after

The majority – 52 percent – of asylum applications received by EU countries, Norway and Switzerland in 2015 and 2016 are still awaiting a decision.

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BOJ governor still speaking in Tokyo 25 Sept
– CPI shows it’s clearly too early to talk about exit
– 2006 rate hike was premature
– neg rates have been adopted in Japan and Europe but neither Japan or Europe have set rates deeply in neg territory
Yada yada yada.

Deutsche Börse continues to help clients and institutions meet regulatory requirements.

Germany Sept IFO readings now published 25 Sept
– 115.7 prev revised down from 115.9
– expectations 107.4 vs 108.00 exp vs 107.9 prev
– current assessment 123.6 vs 124.7 exp vs 124.6 prev
The German Ifo Business Climate Index rates the current German business climate and measures expectations for the next six months. It is a composite index

Is bitcoin more of a payment mechanism or an investment asset? A recent trial by a supermarket chain could shed light on the debate.