Across the globe, tax administrations are applying economic substance requirements with a level of rigour that has increased significantly over the past decade. The question they are asking is deceptively…
Switzerland’s economic resilience in the IMF’s latest assessment rests on strong institutions, low inflation, disciplined fiscal policy, and a still-credible external position, even as weaker global demand and tariff uncertainty…
Europe is moving toward a digital euro launch by 2029, with new rules, pilot testing, and big questions around how people will pay in the future. - Written by Doğan…
The global economy in 2026 is operating under a cloud of uncertainty unlike any seen since the early years of the pandemic. Here’s how the global economy will shape up…
Rising fuel costs have reemerged as a powerful driver of global inflation in 2026, reversing much of the progress many economies made in cooling price pressures after the pandemic. -…
A cautionary look at how the rapid growth of nonbanks is reshaping financial markets, increasing interconnected risks, and challenging global financial stability. - Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
Emerging markets lead global growth in 2026, surpassing 4% GDP and outpacing developed economies, driven by strong demographics, reforms, and investment trends. - Written by Doğan Erbek and EST Team
The EU is entering a new phase of fiscal governance. Better flexibility and more practical fiscal targets under new rules could increase efficiency and improve compliance. - Written by Doğan…
Global growth in 2026 is projected between 2.7% and 3.3%, below pre pandemic averages but still resilient amid trade tensions, fiscal constraints and structural headwinds. The article compares UN, IMF…