Articles on the topic «Economy»
The Rise of Telegram: A Billion Users, Encryption and a Fractured World
Telegram has become one of the most influential digital platforms of our time. Despite growing pressure from governments worldwide, Pavel Durov's messaging app continues to forge its extraordinary path, combining mass adoption, privacy and economic viability.
Mar-al-Lago will fail - without credibility, nothing works.
Donald Trump sees himself as the deal-maker. He has to reach many agreements to save the US. Without credibility, this will come to nothing, because the power of the US as a substitute for credibility is on the wane.
Everything is possible - unfortunately
The situation in this world is becoming increasingly muddled and unpredictable. Trump has misjudged the Chinese, Putin is not backing down and Iran is too big a chunk for the Americans. In addition, there is historic instability in the financial markets.
The Nixon Shock and Trump’s Tariffs: Parallel Responses to Military Setbacks
The Nixon Shock of the early 1970s and the economic policies of the Trump administration share striking parallels, rooted in how both leaders confronted U.S. economic pressures following costly military engagements. Each era saw America grappling with systemic current account deficits, prompting radical shifts in economic strategy to preserve global dominance.
The US is Approaching a “Debt Death Spiral”
Legendary investor Ray Dalio warns that the United States could “go bankrupt” within the next three years, triggering political and geopolitical consequences. In his latest book, How Countries Go Broke, he describes the mechanics of the American “Big Debt Cycle”.
The American Economy According to Emmanuel Todd
Donald Trump is reshaping the global economic order by reviving protectionism. He defends higher tariffs as essential to curbing the fentanyl influx, revitalizing industry and reducing the trade deficit. His economic policies are as polarizing as they are thought-provoking. Emmanuel Todd offers valuable insights into the underlying dynamics of the American economy.
The War of Two Worlds has begun – Part 2
Do not lose sight of the big game: The hegemon is fighting for supremacy against a multipolar but heterogeneous world. Part 2 is about the organization that is challenging the Collective West economically: BRICS.
Five Reasons the Boom in Crypto is a Speculative Mania
Following Bitcoin’s impressive 120% rise in 2024 and the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, the speculative mania in crypto is back in full swing.
Global Economy: Expect the Unexpected
In his first appearance with us, Simon Hunt provides a comprehensive overview of the risks inherent in today's global economy. A fact that is not given the attention it deserves by most geopolitical experts in the West.
WEF - the great transformation - a silent coup d'état?
Is the World Economic Forum (WEF) really a combination of capitalist consultancy and gigantic lobby?
The ruble crashes
Russia's currency was the world's best performer last year. Now the ruble is plummeting. Why? And what does that mean for the Ukraine war?
Derivatives Bomb - Credit Suisse Rescue - Everyone Was Lied To
Why wasn't Credit Suisse simply wound down, as required by law and contingency plans? - The unwinding of the derivatives positions would have destroyed the Western financial system.
End game in the battle of the currencies
The Western central banks are destroying the monetary system through unrestrained money printing. What comes after the demise of the dollar? Bitcoin, gold?
The roar of the Ruble
Western sanctions have had the opposite effect: Russia's currency is stronger than it has been for a long time.
The West with its back to the wall
Western politicians and media make people believe that the Ukraine war is the biggest problem in the world. This is not the case. Debt and inflation emerge as twin problems: The West has its back to the wall
Endgame of the petrodollar
The sanctions against Russia are not having the planned effect.The West does not notice that the American reserve currency is being dethroned.