Category: World Events
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The pitfall of weaponising economics against Russia
Kremlinites will be jittering as EU officials prepare to deal a decisive blow on Russian finances…with their planned 19th package of sanctions.
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The American triple whammy
Just as recession fears were being left in the rear-view mirror, a Trump-shaped sunshade has cast doubts over a “soft landing”.
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The real winners of bad geopolitics
Dubbed by The Economist as the „bleakest week in Europe since the fall of the Iron Curtain“, things have as of recent taken a turn for the worse.
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A case of failed politics
Last week, the Biden administration announced a wave of trade barriers aimed at Chinese manufacturers. The real casualty will be the climate.
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Near-zero rates not doing the trick? Try negative interest rates
Whilst most central banks in the world are flirting with cutting interest rates, last week the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised rates for the first time in 17 years – leaving its negative interest rate policy behind.
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Taiwan’s election is a tale of balance of (economic) power
Taiwan’s election results are in – Xi Jinping will not be happy. Late last evening in Taipei, Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s high-profile elections (Jan 13th, 2023). The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led by first-time president Mr. Lai will remain in power, having won 40% of the vote. The DPP is seen as a…
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The rockstar president who is rocking Argentina’s economy
A deep-dive into the underlying economic conditions in Argentina. Last month, the Argentine primaries elected far-right free-market anarchist Javier Milei as the country’s president. With a majority of over 55% of the votes, the former economist captivated the hearts of millions through his unorthodox demeanor and rhetoric. His promise? Fixing Argentina’s economy. Argentina: an economic…
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