The European economy and China: the beginning of a trade war?
The stricter approach of the European Union towards China is shaped by French concerns that Beijing’s trade practices are starting to pose a critical threat...
Is the West losing the war in Ukraine?
Russia invaded Ukraine last year, mistakenly believing it would be a short and glorious war. Its theory of victory now involves prolonging the war, creating...
Is Slovakia Becoming a New Thorn in European Politics?
When Robert Fico, the Slovak Prime Minister, resigned in 2018 following the most significant mass protests since the communist era, he smiled and promised he...
Europe, a new gas threat for the winter
As Europe seeks to import liquefied natural gas to fill the gap left by Russia, new sources of supply may be ready after winter. Straddling...
Is the world heading towards stagflation?
Millions of borrowers worldwide face a generation’s most radical monetary tightening campaign. If we are near the end of the economic cycle, several structural elements...
FED decision: the market is still wrong
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell clearly indicated on Wednesday that the current cycle of rate hikes was nearing its end. However, he also confirmed that...
Oil above one hundred dollars, a new normal for the West?
In the oil world, there is not a single price. The financial market focuses on Brent and WTI, traded in London and New York, respectively....
New Rise in Inflation in the US
Underlying inflation in the United States accelerated at a faster-than-expected monthly pace in August, leaving the door open for further interest rate hikes by the...
The ECB raises its rates and announces the end of the cycle
The rate for the main refinancing operations is thus increased from 4.25% to 4.5%, and the deposit rate is raised to 4%, up from the...