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As we hurtle towards 2026, it’s worth reminding ourselves where we stand right now. ING’s Outlook 2026 looks at the big picture: inflation, interest rates, AI investment, global trade, and debt challenges. Find out what’s shaping major economies and what it means for the year ahead.
read moreOutlook 2026: The world right now
Sentiment in Davos last year was strikingly upbeat on the US and distinctly downbeat on Europe. Both assessments turned out to be overdone. The same dynamic is likely to play out again this year. The mood in Davos matters, but take it with a pinch of salt. As we approach the event, here’s how to read the room.
Marieke Blom: What to expect from the mood in Davos and how to read the room
Sustainable finance isn’t slowing down— it’s maintaining its momentum well up to the third quarter of 2025. While green bonds are still dominating the market, the energy challenges of data centres spark new debates. Want to stay ahead? Read our latest sustainable finance pulse.
ING Sustainable Finance Pulse - issue 8
ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank and Raiffeisen Bank International – have joined forces to launch a MiCAR-compliant euro-denominated stablecoin. This digital payment instrument, leveraging blockchain technology, aims to become a trusted European payment standard in the digital ecosystem.
Nine major European banks join forces to issue stablecoin
