Iikka Korhonen
@iikkakorhonen.bsky.social
Head of BOFIT (Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies), not representing the official views of my employer, RTs not endorsements
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SNB-TCD Workshop: “Globalization and the economics of the external sector” | Econbrowser
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November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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”While infrastructure decisions rest with national governments, Virkkunen’s proposal would compel EU countries to align with the commission’s security guidance.”
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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EU Eyes Banning Huawei From Mobile Networks of Member Countries
The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks, according to people with the ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
”While infrastructure decisions rest with national governments, Virkkunen’s proposal would compel EU countries to align with the commission’s security guidance.”
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Kun kotimainen kysyntä on heikkoa, niin viennistä tullut kasvun veturi. Vienti vetää, mutta tuonti heikkoa. Niinpä kauppataseen ylijäämä vain kasvaa.
#kiinatietoisku
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#kiinatietoisku
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November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Kun kotimainen kysyntä on heikkoa, niin viennistä tullut kasvun veturi. Vienti vetää, mutta tuonti heikkoa. Niinpä kauppataseen ylijäämä vain kasvaa.
#kiinatietoisku
www.bofit.fi/fi/bofit/uut...
#kiinatietoisku
www.bofit.fi/fi/bofit/uut...
”While infrastructure decisions rest with national governments, Virkkunen’s proposal would compel EU countries to align with the commission’s security guidance.”
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
EU Eyes Banning Huawei From Mobile Networks of Member Countries
The European Commission is exploring ways to force European Union member states to phase out Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp. from their telecommunications networks, according to people with the ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
”While infrastructure decisions rest with national governments, Virkkunen’s proposal would compel EU countries to align with the commission’s security guidance.”
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Suomen Pankin mukaan talouskasvu on hidastunut Kiinassa odotettua vahvemman alkuvuoden jälkeen.
Suomen Pankki: Kiinan talouskasvu hidastuu, vienti ei enää tue - Suomenmaa.fi
Bruttokansantuotteen kasvu hiipuu Bofitin mukaan kolmeen prosenttiin vuonna 2027.
www.suomenmaa.fi
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Suomen Pankin mukaan talouskasvu on hidastunut Kiinassa odotettua vahvemman alkuvuoden jälkeen.
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
on.ft.com/4p7qxKV
on.ft.com/4p7qxKV
Can the US break China’s grip on rare earths?
Experts question Washington’s suggestion that it can end Beijing’s dominance of sector within two years
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
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November 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Congratulations to Henry Thomson, winner of the Davis Center Book Prize for Watching the Watchers: Communist Elites, the Secret Police and Social Order in Cold War Europe with Cambridge University Press.
#ASEEESPrizes
See all winners: buff.ly/263LQUf
@cambridge.org
#ASEEESPrizes
See all winners: buff.ly/263LQUf
@cambridge.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations to Henry Thomson, winner of the Davis Center Book Prize for Watching the Watchers: Communist Elites, the Secret Police and Social Order in Cold War Europe with Cambridge University Press.
#ASEEESPrizes
See all winners: buff.ly/263LQUf
@cambridge.org
#ASEEESPrizes
See all winners: buff.ly/263LQUf
@cambridge.org
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norweger stellen fest, dass China 850 ihrer Elektrobusse fernsteuern und sogar stoppen kann
Etwa 850 in Norwegen eingesetzte Elektrobusse können aus China vollständig kontrolliert werden. Das hat ein geheimer Test der öffentlichen Verkehrsbetriebe ergeben.
www.focus.de
November 6, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China!
The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
on.ft.com/4p7qxKV
on.ft.com/4p7qxKV
Can the US break China’s grip on rare earths?
Experts question Washington’s suggestion that it can end Beijing’s dominance of sector within two years
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
”..swath of companies in the US or with ties to the country have pledged to develop rare earth projects across mining, processing and magnet manufacturing, industry insiders say most remain speculative or uneconomic without stronger price signals.”🇺🇸🇨🇳🇪🇺🇯🇵🇨🇦
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No U.S. officials will attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this month, President Trump said, repeating his claim that White South Africans there are being murdered and oppressed — an allegation that lacks any evidence.
Trump says U.S. officials will not attend G-20 summit in South Africa
In making the announcement, the president repeated claims — which lack any evidence — that White South Africans are being murdered and persecuted.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
No U.S. officials will attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this month, President Trump said, repeating his claim that White South Africans there are being murdered and oppressed — an allegation that lacks any evidence.
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” index based on output from five core sectors of the economy (industry, agriculture, construction, transportation and retail trade) rose by 0.8 % y-o-y in September. Growth was slightly higher than in previous months, but there were no signs of broader economic recovery.”
#Russia 🇷🇺
#Russia 🇷🇺
BOFIT Weekly Review 43/2025
Russian economic growth remains sluggish and subject to structural imbalances
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#Russia #economy #BOFITWeeklyReview
Russian economic growth remains sluggish and subject to structural imbalances
Read more 🔗 www.bofit.fi/en/monitorin...
#Russia #economy #BOFITWeeklyReview
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
” index based on output from five core sectors of the economy (industry, agriculture, construction, transportation and retail trade) rose by 0.8 % y-o-y in September. Growth was slightly higher than in previous months, but there were no signs of broader economic recovery.”
#Russia 🇷🇺
#Russia 🇷🇺
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”…state-backed loans account for about a fifth of growth in Russia’s bank lending since 2020. She noted that higher amount of subsidised credit requires higher policy rates to keep inflation in check.”
#Russia 🇷🇺
#Russia 🇷🇺
BOFIT Weekly Review 43/2025
Russian economic growth remains sluggish and subject to structural imbalances
Read more 🔗 www.bofit.fi/en/monitorin...
#Russia #economy #BOFITWeeklyReview
Russian economic growth remains sluggish and subject to structural imbalances
Read more 🔗 www.bofit.fi/en/monitorin...
#Russia #economy #BOFITWeeklyReview
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
”…state-backed loans account for about a fifth of growth in Russia’s bank lending since 2020. She noted that higher amount of subsidised credit requires higher policy rates to keep inflation in check.”
#Russia 🇷🇺
#Russia 🇷🇺
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The Highly Qualified Director of the Kennedy Center everyone. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
November 8, 2025 at 1:38 AM
The Highly Qualified Director of the Kennedy Center everyone. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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If Russia is going to experience a lasting process of change that enables peaceful and friendly relations with its neighbours, then societal debate will have to honestly look at why 10s of millions of people willingly, even gladly, followed Putin's orders.
Just blaming the Führer won't cut it.
Just blaming the Führer won't cut it.
November 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If Russia is going to experience a lasting process of change that enables peaceful and friendly relations with its neighbours, then societal debate will have to honestly look at why 10s of millions of people willingly, even gladly, followed Putin's orders.
Just blaming the Führer won't cut it.
Just blaming the Führer won't cut it.
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Turns out, Orban wasn't telling the truth: the exemption he got is for a year. But this is all he needs - elections take place in April. It's still a win for him.
But much will depend on how else Trump plans to support him and if this is enough to kickstart the economy
www.bbc.com/news/article...
But much will depend on how else Trump plans to support him and if this is enough to kickstart the economy
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Turns out, Orban wasn't telling the truth: the exemption he got is for a year. But this is all he needs - elections take place in April. It's still a win for him.
But much will depend on how else Trump plans to support him and if this is enough to kickstart the economy
www.bbc.com/news/article...
But much will depend on how else Trump plans to support him and if this is enough to kickstart the economy
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🚨JOB ALERT🚨
We are hiring assistant professors in Economics (any field)
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Target date for applications: November 24!
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We are hiring assistant professors in Economics (any field)
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Target date for applications: November 24!
More info at: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
🚨JOB ALERT🚨
We are hiring assistant professors in Economics (any field)
@lmumuenchen.bsky.social @econmunich.bsky.social
Target date for applications: November 24!
More info at: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#EconSky #EconJobMarket #EJME
We are hiring assistant professors in Economics (any field)
@lmumuenchen.bsky.social @econmunich.bsky.social
Target date for applications: November 24!
More info at: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
#EconSky #EconJobMarket #EJME
Orbán said his country had received “full exemption” from sanctions on Russian oil moving through two key pipelines. “🇺🇸🇷🇺🇭🇺
on.ft.com/3LuH2lB Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
on.ft.com/3LuH2lB Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
US president grants relief to fellow rightwing populist after moving to punish Russia over lack of peace deal with Ukraine
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November 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Orbán said his country had received “full exemption” from sanctions on Russian oil moving through two key pipelines. “🇺🇸🇷🇺🇭🇺
on.ft.com/3LuH2lB Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
on.ft.com/3LuH2lB Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
”Last year, the country’s overall trade surplus for goods was the highest ever at almost $1tn, and so far this year it is already at $965bn,”
on.ft.com/493cDod Selling into China: US exporters circle market after Trump deal
on.ft.com/493cDod Selling into China: US exporters circle market after Trump deal
Selling into China: US exporters circle market after Trump deal
Shanghai trade fair puts foreign desire for the Chinese market on full display
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November 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
”Last year, the country’s overall trade surplus for goods was the highest ever at almost $1tn, and so far this year it is already at $965bn,”
on.ft.com/493cDod Selling into China: US exporters circle market after Trump deal
on.ft.com/493cDod Selling into China: US exporters circle market after Trump deal
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Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are all participating in IMF programmes, along with Pakistan. Meanwhile, India’s ten-year government bonds yield less than 7%
What explains India’s peculiar stability?
In a tricky neighbourhood the country remains calm
econ.st
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are all participating in IMF programmes, along with Pakistan. Meanwhile, India’s ten-year government bonds yield less than 7%