Carsten Brzeski

Carsten Brzeski

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Carsten Brzeski is a prominent economist and the head of global macro analysis at ING. He is known for his insights on the German economy and has been vocal about the structural challenges facing Germany, particularly in the context of its stagnating growth and the shifting global economic landscape. In recent discussions, he highlighted how Germany's traditional economic model, which relied on cheap energy and strong export markets, is no longer sustainable, especially in light of rising competition from China.

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Carsten Brzeski is the global head of macroeconomic research at ING and a dedicated rower.

Seca prolongada ameaça uma artéria econômica vital no coração da Europa
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-08-10
7.0

Carsten Brzeski, the global head of macroeconomics at ING, warned that any cyclical improvement does not mask the structural issues in the German industry.

Trung Quốc ngày càng giảm phụ thuộc hàng hóa Đức
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-09
4.0

Carsten Brzeski is an economist at ING Diba AG, commenting on the economic challenges posed by declining river flows.

Los principales ríos de Europa se están secando a medida que se extiende el impacto del calor extremo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-04
6.0

Carsten Brzeski, global head of macroeconomics at 'ING Research', believes that German exporting companies have resisted better than expected.

Kiosque international - La Presse de Tunisie
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-08-03
6.0

Carsten Brzeski, the chief economist at ING, noted a potential trend reversal in the German industry amidst the Middle East conflict.

Deutsche Wirtschaft wächst im zweiten Quartal trotz Iran-Krieg leicht - Wirtschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-07-30
7.0

Carsten Brzeski, the global head of macroeconomics at ING, acknowledged that the sudden rise in crude oil prices evokes memories of 2022.

Bolsa: El petróleo se dispara y el Ibex se hunde: la tensión en Oriente Próximo pesa sobre la economía | Mercados Financieros
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-03-06
5.0

Carsten Brzeski, an analyst with investment bank ING, referred to the fast-changing tariffs and their effects on businesses.

Trump's new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-24
5.0

Carsten Brzeski and Julian Geib say that this Great Depression-era provision allows tariffs up to 50% based on discrimination against US commerce.

Trump tariffs: what ‘powerful’ trade weapons are at the US president’s disposal? | Trump tariffs
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-24
5.0

Carsten Brzeski noted that the reciprocal tariffs were central to bilateral trade negotiations.

Trump vuelve a sembrar el caos en el comercio mundial con su política arancelaria | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-22
5.0

Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro research at ING, commented on Europe's trade agreements as a step toward decoupling from Washington.

Europe distrusts — but depends on — America. Can it afford to walk away?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-05
6.0

Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro research at ING, described the Anti-Coercion Instrument as a bazooka.

Trump’s TACO on Greenland could stave off an economic war
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-22
5.0

Carsten Brzeski stated that Trump’s tariff announcement has escalated trade tensions.

Dow set to tumble more than 700 points and fear gauge surges over Greenland and tariff threats
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-20
5.0

Carsten Brzeski, a global macroeconomic director at ING, noted that increasing tariffs on the US could reduce Europe's GDP growth.

Lựa chọn của châu Âu để đáp trả đòn thuế từ ông Trump
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-01-19
5.0

Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING, noted that the developments over the weekend mean another period of uncertainty around investments in and exports to the US.

Trump has tariffs. Europe has a ‘trade bazooka.’ This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-19
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Carsten Brzeski, global head of macro at ING Research, advised Europeans to ignore Trump's tariff threat.

Trump threatens tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-18
5.0

Carsten Brzeski stated that Europe requires a robust Franco-German axis to address its numerous challenges.

Political deadlock and spending on dual crises leaves French finances in disarray | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-10-19
6.0

Carsten Brzeski is the head of the macroeconomic department at ING and described the situation in Germany's industrial production as alarming.

Европейцы покупали в Китае все, теперь начали покупать и автомобили. Промышленность Германии обвалилась до уровня 2005 года
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-10-09
3.0

Carsten Brzeski expressed doubt about the economic growth targets set by Friedrich Merz.

Министр экономики призвала к «оздоровлению» Германии — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-09-21
4.0

Carsten Brzeski is the chief economist at ING Germany.

Europe’s slacker nation — Germany now works less than Greece and Portugal
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
5.0

Carsten Brzeski, global head of macroeconomic research for ING bank, commented on the uncertainty caused by the court ruling.

Legal setback throws U.S. tariff strategy – and global trade – into uncertainty
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-02
5.0

Carsten Brzeski is the global head of macroeconomics at ING who commented on the likelihood of economic recovery in Germany.

Jutarnji list - Iznenadno priznanje kancelara Merza: 'Problemi su veći nego što se mislilo, u ozbiljnoj smo krizi'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-08-25
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Carsten Brzeski is the global head of macroeconomics at ING who commented on the likelihood of economic recovery in Germany.

Jutarnji list - Iznenadno priznanje kancelara Merza: 'Problemi su veći nego što se mislilo, u ozbiljnoj smo krizi'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-08-24
5.0

Carsten Brzeski is the global director of macroeconomics at ING.

Economia alemã regista contracção de 0,3% no segundo trimestre | Alemanha
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-22
5.0
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Carsten Brzeski, of ING, said Germany’s Mittelstand family firms cannot blunt the impact of the tariffs by relocating production to the US.

Trump’s wrecking ball is starting to cause real damage
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-11
5.0

Carsten Brzeski is an economist who provided insights on the impact of U.S. tariffs on the German economy.

La economía de la zona euro se frena en plena guerra comercial con un leve crecimiento del 0,1% entre abril y julio | Economía
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-30
5.0
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Carsten Brzeski explained that being prepared for a hurricane can make a storm feel like a relief.

Depois do alívio, mercados começam a penalizar euro por acordo “desigual” | Comércio internacional
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-07-28
7.0
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Carsten Brzeski commented on the trade deal, noting it brings an end to the uncertainty of recent months.

The details of Trump’s trade deal with the EU
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-28
5.0

Carsten Brzeski commented that the agreement is likely the best the EU could achieve.

Las Bolsas europeas suben por el optimismo comercial | Mercados Financieros
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-07-28
6.0

Carsten Brzeski said that uncertainty is 'poison for the global economy'.

Οι δασμοί Τραμπ βυθίζουν το παγκόσμιο εμπόριο στο χάος
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-07-12
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