Rebecca Byrne

London

Senior Editor and Supervisory Analyst at ING Think

Senior Editor and Supervisory Analyst @ING_Economics. Formerly WSJ, Telegraph, Bloomberg, TheStreet, Bridge News (New York). Mother of three dragons.

Articles

Listen: Credit caught in the tariff turmoil

1 week ago | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Timothy Rahill

President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on 2 April, a 90-day pause for most countries yet with escalating tariffs on China, exemptions on tech products from China, and later, news that these exemptions may only be temporary, have left investors deeply unsettled. While much of the focus last week was on soaring Treasury yields and falling stock markets, corporate bonds were hit hard, too.
Listen: Why a Mar-a-Lago Accord would be an act of self-harm

4 weeks ago | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Chris Turner |Padhraic Garvey

The root cause of America's economic imbalances can be traced to a single factor: the strength of the US dollar. At least, that’s the view of Stephen Miran, President Trump’s newly appointed Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors.
Listen: Europe’s road to rearmament

1 month ago | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Carsten Brzeski |Bert Colijn

President Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend military support for Ukraine, coupled with his implicit threat to withdraw US forces from Europe unless Nato allies increase their defence spending, has upended the near 80-year transatlantic alliance, and left European countries scrambling to respond. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a ‘surge’ in defence spending and said nothing is off the table when it comes to raising money.
Listen: How Trump’s policies, Russian sanctions, and China’s economic slowdown will shape commodities in 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Warren Patterson |Ewa Manthey

President Trump’s proposed tariffs, a stronger dollar, an ongoing slowdown in China’s beleaguered property market, and plentiful oil supply suggest that commodity prices could edge lower this year.
Live Event: Commodities Outlook 2025 - A bearish horizon

Jan 8, 2025 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Warren Patterson |Ewa Manthey

Live Event: Commodities Outlook 2025 - A bearish horizon The commodities markets are set for a potentially turbulent year ahead. Key drivers include Donald Trump's return to the political scene, China's efforts to sustain its economic recovery, and the pace at which central banks ease monetary policy. Join ING's commodities strategists for a live webinar on 21 January where we will explore potential outcomes and key themes to watch out for in 2025. Sign up here.
Listen: Trump, Trade Wars, and Tense Politics - How 2025 could unfold

Dec 10, 2024 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |James Knightley |Carsten Brzeski |James Smith

A new US president, trade war threats, political instability in Europe, and mounting fiscal concerns obscure the outlook for the global economy in 2025. Despite optimism about tax cuts and deregulation under President Trump, ING’s Chief International Economist James Knightley remains cautious about US growth prospects, warning that Trump’s tariffs would significantly impact American consumers while tax cuts may not be implemented in time to offset the rise in costs.
Live Event: Rates Outlook 2025

Dec 9, 2024 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Padhraic Garvey |Benjamin Schroeder |Michiel Tukker

The Fed and the ECB are still cutting so where will that leave US and Euro market rates and curves in 2025? Should we be fixed or floating? Long or short? Also, rate differentials have exploded – so what now? ING’s rates strategists answer these questions and more in a live webinar on 11 December. Sign up here
Live Event: The global economy in 2025

Nov 27, 2024 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |James Knightley |Carsten Brzeski |James Smith

Click here to registerThis event is part of ING’s 2025 outlook series, brought to you by the Global Research team. Date: 09 December 2024Time: 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET/09:00 ETSpeakers:James Knightley, Chief International EconomistCarsten Brzeski, Global Head of MacroJames Smith, Developed Markets EconomistRebecca Byrne, ModeratorThe event will last for 40 minutes, with Q&A at the end. ING Outlook: Other events in this webinar series 11 December (15:00 CET) Rates markets in 2025
Live Event: The Global Economy In 2025

Nov 27, 2024 | menafn.com | Rebecca Byrne

Live Event: The Global Economy In 2025 11/28/2024 2:32:09 PM This event is part of ING's 2025 outlook series, brought to you by the Global Research team. Date: 09 December 2024 Time: 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET/09:00 ET James Knightley, Chief International EconomistCarsten Brzeski, Global Head of MacroJames Smith, Developed Markets EconomistThe event will last for 40 minutes, with Q&A at the end.
Listen: Make Aluminium Green Again

Nov 22, 2024 | think.ing.com | Rebecca Byrne |Ewa Manthey |Egor Fedorov |Coco Zhang

From aeroplanes to smartphones to beverage cans, aluminium is an essential metal in our daily lives. It also plays a crucial role in the energy transition, being integral to renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles. As a result, demand is soaring, with a 40% increase projected by 2030. However, producing aluminium is highly energy-intensive, and urgent action is needed to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.