Michael Heise

Michael Heise is Chief Economist of Allianz SE. He advises the board of Allianz SE on economic and strategic issues.

How the German Economy Is Falling Behind

With growth deteriorating, the day of reckoning for Germany’s economic policymakers is approaching fast.

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A World of Financial Gloom and Doom?

Why financial markets in 2019 may offer positive surprises, despite — and actually because of — the current wave of pessimism.

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Why the Fed Should Start Tightening

If the Fed wants to wait for economic circumstances that are perfectly balanced for a rate rise, that day might never come.

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Are Markets Judging the Risk of Grexit Correctly?

Assessing the impact of a Grexit on financial markets and the Eurozone economy.

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