Trump’s Trade War Redux: Tariffs, Threats, and Drama
President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada by February 1st, citing what he...
Category: Developped World
Inflation Softens, But the Fed Isn’t Ready to Cheer Just Yet
In a rare moment of moderation, US consumer prices rose less than expected in December, providing much-needed relief after months of stubborn inflation. This development...
ECB’s Risk Modelling Plan: A Bureaucratic Tightrope Act?
The European Central Bank is once again stepping into controversial territory, proposing that banks incorporate credit data from the region’s financial crises into their risk...
Trump’s Diplomacy: The Art of Bluster and Amateurism
In just one chaotic hour, President-elect Donald Trump managed to call for the annexation of Canada, suggest military action to seize the Panama Canal and...
Germany’s Great Decline
Germany has reached a point of no return. Business leaders are keenly aware, and the public feels the strain, yet the politicians remain curiously paralysed....
Trump’s Second Term: A Bonfire of Sacred Cows
Donald Trump has claimed a second term in the White House, riding a wave of populist fervour and a promise to torch the sacred doctrines...
Trump’s Foolhardy Dollar Crusade
President-elect Donald Trump has once again shown his knack for turning complex global financial systems into personal political games. This time, he declared war on...
Trump vs. Powell: A Brewing Showdown That Could Shake America’s Economy
Trump has been openly critical of Powell, the man he appointed in 2018. Nevertheless, in his first post-election press conference, Powell asserted that Trump lacks...
Germany’s Political Chaos: Will Europe’s Powerhouse Become Its Weak Link?
Germany is heading for early elections this February, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) agreed with opposition MPs, setting the stage for a showdown...