Business bankruptcies have climbed to an 11-year high, with small firms hardest hit by Germany's anemic growth. Economists warn of job losses but see tentative signs that the insolvency wave may be leveling off.
Just imagine the war in Ukraine ends. That would mean less investment into military and more in civilan production to rebuilt Ukraine. Maybe more importantly though, the EU can stand up to the US much more easily, if Russia is no longer such a big problem. This would be especially usefull for improving the Euro vs the USD.
The Russian war machine is up and running. The war must not end for them. If they win Ukraine further war is coming. If they lose, further war is coming. If their economy collapses they may stop. But transitioning to peace is difficult.
Just imagine the war in Ukraine ends. That would mean less investment into military and more in civilan production to rebuilt Ukraine. Maybe more importantly though, the EU can stand up to the US much more easily, if Russia is no longer such a big problem. This would be especially usefull for improving the Euro vs the USD.
The Russian war machine is up and running. The war must not end for them. If they win Ukraine further war is coming. If they lose, further war is coming. If their economy collapses they may stop. But transitioning to peace is difficult.