Has the global conflict already begun?
Many people wonder when the Third World War will break out, without considering an alternative interpretation of the current geopolitical landscape: according to this view, a global conflict is already underway, even though there has been no official declaration of war between the major powers.
The victims and battlefields…
Economy & Finance
Geopolitics and finance: the growing risk of global fragmentation
Geopolitical uncertainty is having an increasingly significant impact on capital flows and cross-border financial transactions. The result is a system in which certain operations are being delayed, reconsidered or subjected to greater scrutiny.
A shift in the rules of the international game, accompanied by uncertainty over…
Carry trade has become one of the most significant phenomena for understanding the dynamics of international financial markets. It is no longer merely a strategy employed by investment desks or hedge funds but a mechanism capable of influencing global liquidity, foreign exchange markets and capital flows between the world’s major economies.
The system increasingly resembles…
From the neoliberal myth to the return of the state
For over forty years, one of the most profound cultural transformations in Western economy has been built around a seemingly simple premise: if left free to operate, the market would naturally tend towards efficiency, growth and collective well-being.
This premise has become one of the…
The new era of wealth transparency
For many years, it was widely believed that holding capital in foreign bank accounts, on fintech platforms or in digital wallets guaranteed a certain degree of confidentiality. Today, this assumption no longer reflects the reality.
Over the past decade, international tax co-operation has undergone an unprecedented transformation. More than…
China's strategy for the yuan is shifting the balance of global economy. Whilst Beijing aims to strengthen the international role of its currency, it continues to maintain a competitive exchange rate to support Chinese exports. This approach is boosting growth in the Asian giant but is also putting pressure on Europe and fuelling tension with…
An economy in transformation: the drivers of future growth
In recent years, the global economy has undergone an unprecedented structural transformation. The acceleration of technological innovation, demographic changes, geopolitical tension and energy transition are redefining growth models and investment opportunities.
Between 2026 and 2035, the key issue will not only be to identify expanding sectors…
The future of the dollar is causing concern for the markets
In recent years, the debate over the possible decline of the US dollar has taken centre stage in financial markets and geopolitical scenarios. International tension, the return of Donald Trump, trade wars and new conflicts in the Middle East have reignited questions about the…
What ecosystem regeneration means in finance
Ecosystem regeneration refers to the set of strategies aimed at restoring natural capital with direct implications for financial stability and risk management. Today, it is a key element of sustainable finance, influencing markets, investments and economic policies.
Why natural capital affects markets
The relationship between ecosystems and financial markets…
A new direction for the Federal Reserve
A new strategic vision for the Federal Reserve is emerging in the United States. Kevin Warsh, a former member of the Fed’s board and a potential future chairman of the institution, raised an issue during Congressional hearings that had remained on the fringes of the debate until now.…
