Wolfgang Munchau's Euro Blog
Fannie and Freddie on the rope
17.07.2008When house price are expected to decline by 30%, some strange things are happening
Germany's nuclear paranoia
10.07.2008In my latest FT Deutschland column, I argue that the German Social Democrats are in a right mess over nuclear. This entry contains an English synopsis, and the original column in German.
House prices have 30-40% more to fall
06.04.2008Here is an interview with me on CNBC on the housing market situation in western Europe and the US.
Ben's depression
19.03.2008A return to a monetary policy to stabilise prices ended the Great Depression in the 1930s. This time it will work the other way round. Once the Fed is forced back onto a path of price stability, our depression will begin.
Is US inflation at 8%?
12.03.2008Some estimates suggest that we are consistently underestimating the rate of US inflation. While I am largely agnostic on this particular issue, I strongly believe that we need a debate about how we measure prices. (Note to readers: The guestbook entries are working again.)
Time to stop forecasting, and to start thinking
06.03.2008Forecasts that Obama will win the presidency, and that inflation is falling have in common that they mean nothing at all.
