Marieke Blom

Jan 17, 2025 | think.ing.com | Marieke Blom

This article was originally published on the World Economic Forum's website. You can read it here. What’s at the top of your geopolitical risk list? Whether you’re the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar organisation or a small business owner, you’ll know just how wars, climate change, or cyber-attacks can hit your business. Everyone’s aware of those ‘known unknowns’, as Donald Rumsfeld once put it.

Dec 5, 2024 | think.ing.com | Marieke Blom

Call 1: Real wages support consumption This year, real incomes have been catching up, driven by a rise in real wages. However, households are still holding back on spending, avoiding purchases of cars and other durable goods. The share of income not being spent hovers around 15%, compared to 12.5% pre-Covid. This ‘savings ratio’ is peaking, with Poland and Romania as rare exceptions, while the UK’s savings ratio has nearly doubled.

Nov 22, 2024 | www1.folha.uol.com.br | Marieke Blom

A vitória retumbante de Donald Trump perturbou os economistas convencionais quase tanto quanto os liberais americanos. A promessa do candidato republicano de implementar tarifas comerciais e outras medidas protecionistas provocou uma série de prognósticos econômicos sombrios. Mas grande parte do pessimismo atual não considera fatores mitigadores —e corre o risco de minar a credibilidade dos defensores da globalização. Estes são tempos difíceis para os especialistas econômicos.

Nov 22, 2024 | think.ing.com | Marieke Blom

Donald Trump’s resounding victory has upset conventional economists almost as much as American liberals. The Republican candidate’s pledge to implement trade tariffs and other protectionist measures has provoked a spate of dire economic prognostications. But much of the current doom-mongery doesn’t consider mitigating factors — and risks undermining the credibility of globalisation’s defenders. These are difficult times for economic experts.

Nov 21, 2024 | ft.com | Marieke Blom

The writer is chief economist at INGDonald Trump’s resounding victory has upset conventional economists almost as much as American liberals.