Under President Donald Trump, the US is defecting from its decades-long position as an ‘open door’ in preference for a global order that embraces spheres of influence.

Difficult coalition talks and higher borrowing for defence and economy

Markets believe that the re-election of Donald Trump will have a net positive impact on the US economy, with deregulation and tax cuts supporting household consumption and the corporate sector.

In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s unexpected executive order – which hinted at establishing a US sovereign fund and incorporating bitcoin into the national strategic reserve – it is crucial t...

The idea of a shared currency issued by the Brics nations made headlines in late 2024 ahead of their conference in Kazan, Russia.

On 3 February, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to develop a plan for a US sovereign wealth fund within...

THE BULLETIN January 2025 Are markets right to be optimistic about Trump? Global investors welcomed the re-election of Trump, but are they underestimating the disruptive impact of his second term? By ...