The future of TV -- where documentary meets fiction meets mocumentary
Dec 21, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The National Geographic Channel is known for its nature documentaries, not for fictional television programming. But the recently launched TV mini-series Mars seems to mark a distinct move away from their regular...
Why academics consulting with industry on health care may be an idea whose time has come
Dec 21, 2016 14:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Business Economy
Perhaps ironically, the advent of the Trump presidency could signal an even greater role for academics in shaping public policy. The president-elect has set out an ambitious agenda, but with many details left to fill in,...
Dec 21, 2016 13:07 pm UTC| Central Banks Research & Analysis Insights & Views
The Christmas came early yesterday as CBT refrained from raising interest rates, contrary to consensus expectations. CBT explained its inaction by wanting to wait and see the inflationary effects of the liras recent...
Dec 21, 2016 12:55 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views
This edition of EURCHF is to advocate short on Euro area politics: This recommendation has been motivated by EUR facing multiple electoral hurdles on the one hand, and constraints to SNB FX interventions on the other....
Riksbank closer to end of easing cycle, krona likely to remain supported
Dec 21, 2016 12:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks
The Swedish central bank (Riksbank) kept its policy rate on hold at -0.5 percent at its policy meeting today and delivered SEK30bn in extended QE as expected (SEK15bn nominal and SEK15bn linkers) running to mid-2017. The...
Why people trust sharing economy strangers more than their colleagues
Dec 21, 2016 11:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Economy
Trust is a crucial element in any relationship, not least when financial transactions are taking place. The rise of sharing economy platforms such as Airbnb and Uber where you pay a stranger for a service are especially...
Why Berlin Christmas market attack puts new pressure on Angela Merkel
Dec 21, 2016 11:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
A juggernaut ploughed into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin city centre on the evening of December 19, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 48. Minister of the interior Thomas de Maizière said that...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects