In the Swiss town of Davos, with the opening concert and introductory sessions, the annual edition of the World Economic Forum has just begun, with the participation of around 3,000 delegates from 130 countries, numerous world leaders, heads of state, and top executives. The most eagerly awaited address is that of the President of the…
Economy & Finance
How artificial intelligence is transforming work
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the traditional concept of work.
This is not the simple replacement of human labour but a profound transformation of the models through which work is created, organized and sustained economically.
Traditional employment is gradually giving way to a system based on autonomous entrepreneurial initiatives.…
The United States’ show of force on the international stage is not the result of renewed economic strength, but rather the visible symptom of a growing structural weakness within its financial and monetary system.
Structural Weakness: Debt, Currency, and Financial Fragility
Washington is operating under the burden of a public debt that has reached barely…
What is an offshore company
An offshore company is a business registered in a country other than that of the residence of its shareholders. The registered office is located in a specific jurisdiction, while business activities may be carried out in other countries. Despite the negative reputation often fuelled by the media, offshore companies represent…
Physical gold and virtual liquidity: a new paradigm
The world of cryptocurrencies continues to move closer to traditional finance through increasingly structured strategies. A striking example is Tether, a company best known for issuing the USDT stablecoin, which has embarked on a policy of the accumulation of physical gold worthy of a central bank.
Tether…
Economic Growth: An Exception in Human History
For centuries humanity lived in a condition of minimal development, with progress being limited and never long-lasting. Only in the past two centuries has a radically new phenomenon emerged: continuous economic growth, capable of lifting millions of people out of poverty and building the foundations for modern prosperity.…
A new balance on the oil market
For years OPEC has been the key stabilizing force on the international oil market. Today, however, a new powerhouse is emerging with significant impact: South America. Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and Argentina are transforming the global energy map thanks to offshore oil fields and unconventional resources capable of guaranteeing…
Introduction: a fragile balance
In recent years, the global economy has seemed to be hanging in a delicate balance. Signs of growth are visible, but they often rest on shaky foundations. Behind the world’s positive GDP figures lies a reality of widening inequalities and increasingly concentrated wealth.
Apparent growth and real inequality
Reports from international…
Gold above $4,000: a new record and global implications
At the beginning of October 2025, the gold market reached a historic milestone: for the first time ever, the price exceeded $4,000 per troy ounce, doubling its value in just twelve months. According to data from the London Bullion Market Association, the average price during the…
War and Finance: An Uncomfortable Bond
War is not only destruction and shattered lives: it is also a powerful economic engine. Every conflict triggers a chain reaction in financial markets, fuelling speculation, investments and billion-dollar profits, turning tragedy into opportunity for some economic players.
Defence Companies and Profits
It comes as no surprise that giants…
