While many economists have tried to compare the current macroeconomic landscape to that of the roaring 20s (optimistic scenario) or the 70s (pessimistic scenario), the context of the 40s is also rich in lessons.

The discovery of the new Omicron variant has brought back fears and concerns around the global economic outlook, in an already sensitive context of surging Covid cases and rising restrictions across Europe. In order to gauge the economic impact of this new variant, two key questions remain unanswered, at least for now: Will existing vaccines provide a decent level of protection against the Omicron variant? Compared to existing variants, does this new one cause similar, more or fewer severe conditions, hospitalization and deaths?

“Slowbalisation”, which began even before the start of Covid-19, is a counter-trend to globalization. The pandemic could further accentuate this phenomenon.

The Mediterranean’s sperm whales and their ecosystem may seem an unlikely investment target. But a new finance model puts the fruits of investments in sustainable assets to work for both clients and protecting the marine environment of some of the world’s busiest and most polluted waters.