Finances

Is the US dollar starting to lose its status as the world's currency?

Finances Kaushik Basu - May 2, 2026.

As the economic consequences of US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran become evident, policymakers around the world are running out of patience. The recent Spring...

Trump’s Self-Defeating Attacks on the Fed

Finances Michael R. Strain - April 23, 2026.

US President Donald Trump has three goals for the Federal Reserve: He wants a new chair; he wants the current chair, Jerome Powell, off the...

The myth of the commodity shock: global money supply is soaring again

Finances Daniel Lacalle - April 20, 2026.

Global money supply is soaring again, while money velocity remains depressed and uneven across regions. This highlights a key point: commodities transmit relative price signals, but...

Iran War has increased Africa's debt burden

Finances Vera Songwe - April 13, 2026.

One month of war in Iran has added nearly $4.4 billion to Africa’s annual debt burden, enough to build a gigawatt of solar power or...

Are the chances of another financial crisis increasing under Trump?

Finances Kenneth Rogoff - April 4, 2026.

If you had asked me six months ago about the risks of another massive financial crisis in the United States, I would have said it...

Private debt: the next crisis looming over the global economy

Finances Daniel Lacalle - March 16, 2026.

Investors are concerned about the Iran war and its impact on the economy. This is something that has been well analysed. However, we must remind that...

Bitcoin - worthless speculative asset or a true monetary alternative?

Finances Daniel Lacalle - February 23, 2026.

The recent correction in Bitcoin has created a familiar debate. Is it a worthless speculative asset or a true monetary alternative? At $67,000, the price...

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