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Europe’s energy stress test Europe’s energy stress test

How will this latest Iran oil shock impact the global economy, and what does this mean for ramping up Europe’s competitiveness? flow’s Clarissa Dann shares geopolitical insights from expert speakers at the 3–5 March 2026 BAFT Europe Forum

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Germany update: breaking from the brake Germany update: breaking from the brake

One year on from Germany’s radical loosening of the so-called debt brake that released €500bn to enhance defence capabilities and modernise infrastructure, all eyes are on how the borrowing is translating into actual investment and economic growth. flow’s Clarissa Dann provides an update, drawing on Deutsche Bank Research insights.

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Trade finance and lending, Macro and markets

Commodities Outlook 2026 – where next Commodities Outlook 2026 – where next

Copper is up, oil down, but amid the uncertainty and volatility that characterises the current geopolitical landscape there is one constant – China. As the world’s second biggest economy enters its year of the Fire Horse, flow’s Will Monroe shares key updates from Deutsche Bank Research’s Commodities Outlook, where supply and demand is clearly linked to what China might do next

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Outlook for digital assets 2026 Outlook for digital assets 2026

What are the use cases for stablecoins beyond crypto trading. Are they entering mainstream banking finance? flow’s Clarissa Dann reports on where this evolving form of digital money has progressed to, drawing on analysis from a Deutsche Bank client webinar summarising the outlook for digital assets in 2026

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Trade finance and lending, Macro and markets

India nails her trade credentials India nails her trade credentials

The newly signed India-EU trade deal is the latest in a series of agreements that India has inked with major trading partners to both maintain economic growth and protect itself from geopolitical uncertainty. Drawing on Deutsche Bank Research analysis, flow’s Clarissa Dann examines the details

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Drawing on the Deutsche Bank Research annual next-year World Outlook, flow looks forward to a year of cautious optimism, with growth accelerated by AI adoption, clearer trade strategies, fiscal stimuli, and investment in security and infrastructure

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Competitiveness, resilience or preparedness – the big imponderables for European trade in 2026. Independent trade economist Dr Rebecca Harding explains why diverse and resilient supply chains are key – and how these should be financed

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Tariffs, fragmentation, and the rise of the Global South are reshaping global trade. In a Q3 2025 Deutsche Bank Research webinar, analysts unpacked the core risks and opportunities. flow’s Will Monroe summarises the key takeaways

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