Oil and the Dollar, a Dangerous Mix for Global Growth
Can the global economy withstand a $100 per barrel oil price next year? Because a triple-digit price wouldn’t just mean higher energy prices but also...
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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...
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....
A chaotic August for emerging markets
Developing economies are on track to experience their worst monthly losses since September last year, after the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed lower reserves than...
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,...
The Ukrainian trap
“Kyiv might give up its claims on Russian territory in exchange for NATO membership.” This suggestion comes from Stian Jenssen, the Chief of Staff to...
The New Geopolitics of Oil
Fueled by the war in Ukraine, oil prices had surged above $100 a barrel to levels last seen in 2014. With recessionary prospects, prices have...