Trump’s unintentional gift: how the Fed’s erosion opens Latin America’s doors to the euro
Euro-denominated debt issuance climbed to 12% in the first quarter of the year, its highest level in a decade
Fear of shortages is cracking the world’s dependence on oil
Soaring refined‑fuel prices, shrinking supplies and uncertainty that freezes purchasing decisions are driving down consumption amid the largest supply shock in history
Mariana Mazzucato, economist: ‘Trump is destroying all the progress made by previous US presidents’
The renowned professor warns that ‘when wages stagnate, jobs are precarious, housing is unaffordable, and public services deteriorate, it’s normal for people to rebel’
Extreme uncertainty sends tremors through central banks and multilateral organizations
The IMF revises global economic forecasts downwards due to Trump’s trade war while the ECB cuts interest rates for the sixth time
Five charts that explain the US-China trade relationship
In 2024, Washington’s deficit with Beijing reached nearly $300 billion, highlighting a persistent imbalance and America’s reliance on key products from the Asian giant
A global housing crisis is suffocating the middle class
Prices have risen by 54% in the United States, 32% in China and nearly 15% in the European Union between 2015 and 2024. Though policies have been implemented to increase supply and regulate rentals, their impact has been limited and the problem is getting worse
Aftermath of the tariff war: The possible end of the WTO, billion-dollar losses and poorer nations
The rise of protectionism and the division of the planet into two rival economic blocs would reduce world GDP by 7%, according to various international organizations
New middle class, hedonism and visa ease: The economic reasons behind the boom in global tourism
International organizations predict that the industry’s global economic contributions will reach historic highs
From the United States to China: By 2030, these countries will top the global debt list
The International Monetary Fund projects Sudan, Japan and Singapore to have the highest liabilities
The recession that never was
Despite high interest rates, a strong labor market and GDP growth give Europe and the U.S. confidence they can lower inflation while avoiding an economic downturn
Bank bailouts in the US: Dealing with a Lehman-sized collapse without using taxpayers’ money
The rescue packages for Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic have been marked by a careful balance between state and private intervention
Why the price of grain is giving the world a break
The Black Sea Grain Initiative has increased production, while the cost of fertilizer has declined. But experts warn the economy is ‘flying on one engine’
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