As we approach the close of 2023, a year notably less tumultuous than its predecessors, its historical significance remains evident. This year stands out distinctly from the chaotic peak of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the intense political climate surrounding Trump’s impeachment in 2021 and the global economic impact following Russia’s war with Ukraine in 2022. The major stories of 2023 have predominantly revolved around the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence, with ChatGPT drawing exceptional global attention, and a humanitarian crisis continues to unfold for the over 2m residents of the Gaza Strip amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Hamas and Israel.
In my role at Delano, I’ve navigated not so much these global headlines, but rather delved into some of the interesting and challenging economic and financial terrains of Luxembourg and Europe, weaving together both major and minor narratives of the year. Looking back, here are some of my contributions that I find noteworthy:
– March: I explored the intricacies of and the , providing a nuanced socio-economic perspective.
– April: Shifted focus to the Eurozone’s unusual , dissecting its implications for banks amid .
– May: Delved into ESG as an and examined and its effects on European Central Bank’s monetary policy, both being cutting-edge topics in finance.
– June: Conducted insightful interviews with Julien Pénasse and François Koulischer, professors at the University of Luxembourg, delving into understanding and the implications of by Luxembourg government.
– July: Shared regulatory insights on the development towards a and evaluated the European Investment Bank’s .
– August: Centered on and provided an in-depth review of the .
– September: Featured discussions on the digital euro, including engaging interviews with and .
– October: Participated in a thought-provoking webinar on , gathering diverse expert opinions on .
– November: Revisited the Luxembourg housing market, offering fresh insights from and a relook at the ECB’s working paper on .
December: Wrote an introductory piece on and a series of five interviews with industry experts, rounding off with an analysis of .
As 2024 approaches, we’re poised on the brink of potential shifts in the global political landscape, with critical elections scheduled in over 75 countries, including Brazil, India, Indonesia and the United States. These elections could lead to significant alterations in the world’s ‘multi-polarity’ order. Additionally, the introduction of Wegovy, a new weight-loss drug, is anticipated to have a considerable impact worldwide. I eagerly look forward to being part of the team that continues to bring timely, relevant and intriguing news and articles to you.