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…
Asian Development Outlook published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
In recent decades, capital flows into emerging markets have undergone two decisive shifts.
The first came in 2008, when the Federal Reserve launched its Quantitative Easing program, flooding global markets with liquidity and driving strong investment into emerging economies.
The second occurred in 2014, when…
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…
In recent days, the US stock markets have experienced a significant drop, primarily due to the crash of semiconductor stocks.
This sector, which the European Union has also invested in, has seen a drastic decrease in values, negatively impacting the entire market.
The crash was triggered by a series of factors, including weak economic data…
