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US trade policy changes almost weekly, if not daily, according to an analysis by visualcapitalist.com, which notes that while Trump imposed heavy reciprocal tariffs on about 100 countries last week, on April 9 he announced a 90-day break for...

In the previous volumes, we analyzed both the internal tensions weakening American democracy and the international isolation reshaping the United States' position in the world. In this final episode, we delve into the most serious issues: the...

Donald Trump's supporters form a diverse coalition, known as the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, which includes multiple factions with varying ideologies and motivations. Although the typical profile is often described as...

The price of gold could rise to $5,000-8,000 per ounce in the next few years, according to Juerg Kiener, managing director and investment officer at Swiss Asia Capital.

Global stock markets fell sharply yesterday, with European markets, for example, hitting their lowest levels in two months, after the new round of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening. The US president announced...

Global stock markets fell sharply yesterday, with European markets, for example, hitting their lowest levels in two months, after the new round of tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening. The US president announced...

Markets are underestimating the potential impact of new tariffs and are relying on illusions about the so-called "protections" offered by Trump and the Federal Reserve, say JPMorgan financial group specialists in the guide released...

The recent decision of the Trump Administration to indefinitely suspend the Visa Waiver program for Romania and a series of articles published by American media close to the Republican camp have raised fears among some leaders of political...

The United States risks running out of cash to pay its obligations by mid-July unless Congress adopts a resolution to raise or suspend the maximum national debt ceiling, according to an analysis published by the Bipartisan Policy Center think...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices registered slight increases in February, in a climate marked by geopolitical tension in Europe and political uncertainty in our country, where presidential elections are due to take place in May,...

Global economic policy uncertainty has reached its highest level in 2020, according to a visualcapitalist.com analysis, which highlights that while the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration aim to recalibrate supply chains, the US stock...

Investor enthusiasm for Donald Trump's return to the White House quickly faded after the US president began imposing automatic tariffs on major US trading partners such as Canada, Mexico and China, raising concerns that trade tensions will...

The disappearance of the Dacian treasure, following a burglary on the last day it was still on display at the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, represents the main event of the first month of 2025, despite the Government's attempts to keep...

The price of gold has started the year on a high note, with the precious metal rising 12% in less than two months and hitting new all-time highs, amid a turbulent international environment in terms of macroeconomics and geopolitical sentiment,...

The National Bank of Romania revised the inflation forecast for the last quarter of the year to 3.8%, from 3.5% as previously estimated, but the general downward trend in inflation remains, with the Consumer Price Index set to reach 3.1% in the...

The current challenges facing the European Union will only be overcome if decision-makers in Brussels and citizens of the member states truly understand its cultural heritage, the interconnections between European nations and the democratic...

The second half of 2024 represented a critical turning point for Romania's economy and political stability. In an attempt to counter the ever-expanding budget deficit and ensure macroeconomic balance, the government implemented a series of...

Commodity prices have experienced significant volatility in recent years, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, disruptions in the global supply chain and geopolitical tensions.

Donald Trump was inaugurated yesterday for his second term in the White House, following a lavish ceremony that was the most expensive inauguration ceremony of an American president.

The US stock market has appreciated by more than 20% in 2024 for the second year in a row, supported by solid growth in the United States economy, interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve amid a disinflationary trend, continued enthusiasm about...

Coffee and cocoa bean futures prices have seen some of the biggest increases among commodities in 2024, fueled by a sharp drop in supply and escalating global trade tensions.

Gold has gained about 26% so far this year, on track for its best annual performance since 2010, largely driven by the U.S. central bank's interest rate cut and heightened geopolitical tensions that have driven investors to the traditional...

The initial public offering (IPO) market in Europe is expected to continue its recovery in 2025, despite threats from trade tensions and political turmoil, bankers consulted by Bloomberg say, according to Agerpres.

If there is one word that sums up 2024, it is "change": change in politics, with over 2 billion people across the world going to the polls, and a profound shift in the global order that has shaped the world over the last 80 years and that...

In recent times, the United States has witnessed the transition from the Trump administration to the Biden-Harris administration, two distinct approaches to American leadership that have had a profound impact on domestic and foreign policy.

In a tense geopolitical context marked by China's growing military and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Coast Guard) has declared its intention to step up support to its regional allies by...

Emerging market shares are falling as Republican Donald Trump's chances of winning the US presidency increase, and with them the likelihood that his tariff plan will be implemented, Business Insider writes.

Relations between the EU and Israel have been marked by increased complexity in recent years, being influenced by several geopolitical and economic factors, which has led to some tension between some decision-makers in Brussels and the government...

In the context of the current economic and political tensions in Israel, generated in particular by the war with Hamas that began on October 7, 2023, the impact on Romania's economy is considerable, considering the close economic relations...

The BRICS summit that is taking place these days in Kazan, Russia, also has on its agenda the request made by Turkey to acquire the status of a full member of that economic organization, after until now it had observer status. Turkish President...

• July 5th 

Oil futures quotes rose by around 3% yesterday, on the international stock exchanges, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, as concerns are fueled that Iran's military attack against Israel could lead to new...

The trade dispute between the European Union and China regarding electric vehicles (EVs) has reached a critical point: the representatives of the member states are to vote on Friday, October 4, in the EU Council, on the imposition of definitive...

Global stock markets were gripped by panic in the first trading session this week as the latest economic data from the United States reignited investor fears of a possible US recession, results from several big names in technology the growth...

The social and political convulsions of the first three months of the current year left their mark on the entire semester, because the PSD-PNL coalition turned to the state piggy bank to calm them down. Thus, the Ciolacu government decided to...

• The US currency is up 40% from its 2011 lows, while currencies such as the yuan have depreciated against the dollar over the past decade, according to Business Insider 

• Prashant Kothaari, Alpha Alternatives: "All of Trump's policies will probably be inflationary; the dollar is likely to depreciate against gold" 

Gold purchases by the People's Bank of China were one of the major factors driving the price of the yellow metal to new all-time highs, but it appears that gold has become so expensive that the bank has stopped buying, writes Business...

Klaus Iohannis was woken up to reality by American President Joe Biden, who did not give him any sign of US support for the candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General, rather he would have asked him to think about supporting Ukraine by...

Exports play a key role in fueling China's economic growth, serving as the cornerstone of its development strategy. Since its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, China has experienced a remarkable increase in export...