Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely
Britain won’t become a tax haven.
Fiscal Issues
Germany’s Surplus Obsession Hurts the Eurozone
There are things Germany can do to boost its own economy as well as those of its neighbors.
Germany Under Pressure to Spend
The Dutch are relaxing fiscal targets to invest in their economy. Will the Germans follow suit?
American Deficits to Top Trillion Dollars for All of Next Decade
Donald Trump did not create this problem, but he has made it worse.
Italy Backs Down from Budget Fight with EU
The ruling Five Star Movement and League agree to rein in spending.
Eurozone Budget Could Take Years
Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel agree, but there are still obstacles.
Italy’s Budget Standoff with the European Commission, Explained
The commission can’t force Italy to change its spending plan, but its objections do matter.
Boehner Did More for Fiscal Conservatism Than Ryan
The former House speaker was reviled by conservatives, but he did more to control spending.
Spain’s Sánchez Seals Spending Deal with Far Left
The budget deal could keep the Socialist in power for another year.
Rome on Collision Course with European Allies, Financial Markets
The government’s spending plan would see Italy’s debt and deficit rise rather than fall.
Thanks to Republicans, the Next Economic Crisis Will Be Worse
A poorly-timed stimulus, trade disputes and restrictions on immigration could make the next crisis worse.
Abandoned by Allies, Spain’s Sánchez Loses Spending Vote
The defeat exposes the weakness of the Socialist’s minority government.
Dutch Lead Resistance to Macron’s Eurozone Budget
The Netherlands has formed a coalition with like-minded nations in Northern Europe.
Spain Lifts Catalan Spending Controls, Hints at Reform
The goodwill measures are an about-face from the clampdown under Mariano Rajoy.
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.