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06/11/2025
What impact do armed conflicts have on international trade? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Military conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine have changed the geopolitical landscape. They have also affected international trade, showing that a country is more vulnerable when it concentrates its imports in a few countries. Find further details in the study “Sourcing all the eggs from one basket: trade dependencies and import prices” by Irina Balteanu, Katja Schmidt, and Francesca Viani.
17/07/2025
How can fintechs broaden SMEs’ access to financing? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
The fintech sector has the potential to broaden SMEs’ access to financing. José E. Gutiérrez and Josep Gisbert analyse this dynamic in “Bridging the Gap? Fintech and financial inclusion”.
06/05/2025
How do interest rates influence the supply of credit? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
Less capitalized banks tend to be more restrictive when granting credit to small and medium-sized enterprises when interest rates rise. This is one of the main conclusions of the study 'The Transmission of Monetary Policy to Credit Supply in the Euro Area' by Miguel García-Posada and Peter Paz.
03/04/2025
How does ECB communication influence financial markets? Series: Focus. Research Videoblog
European Central Bank (ECB) board members' communication affects financial markets sometimes as much as monetary policy decisions. This is one of the main conclusions of the study 'ECB Communication and its Impact on Financial Markets' by Klodiana Istrefi, Florens Odendahl and Giulia Sestieri.
