China’s Youth and its President: A Ticking Time Bomb?
The West still hasn’t understood the philosophy of the leader of the world’s second-largest economy. While the U.S. government was sending checks to consumers during...
Author: J-P. Pizzini
Chinese Banks at the Heart of the Recovery Plan
Chinese state banks are following the path set by the Chinese party, devoting a significant portion of their energy and margin to boost domestic consumption....
The ECB Lost in Translation
While Christine Lagarde acknowledged last week that inflation remains undefeated, she did not address the prospects for the meeting on September 14, thus allowing her...
China is more important than ever
China’s economy was expected to drive a third of the world’s economic growth this year, which is why its dramatic slowdown in recent months is...
European gas surges as Chevron receives a strike notice in Australia
Natural gas prices in Europe have surged after Chevron announced strikes at its liquefied natural gas export plants in Australia. Unions have initiated protest action...
Germany: Inflation and Far Right, a Dangerous Mix
The surge in energy costs has triggered a recession that has exposed economic vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, increased inequalities are fueling the resurgence of far-right political forces....
What next for the ECB
The worsening economic slowdown in the eurozone is fueling bets on a September pause by the ECB The contraction of private sector activity in the...
The BRICS Bloc: A Future Giant is Born
The term “BRIC” was coined in 2001 by economist Jim O’Neill at Goldman Sachs Group to highlight the strong growth rates in Brazil, Russia, India,...
Global Yields Reach 15-Year Highs
Global government bond yields continued to rise this summer, with 30-year U.S. bonds reaching their highest level since 2011 and other benchmark indices returning to...