Jerome Powell Fed governor signals a rare institutional shift within the Federal Reserve. As his term as chair approaches its end, Jerome Powell confirmed he will remain on the Board of Governors.
Traditionally, outgoing chairs step down completely to ensure a smooth leadership transition. However,...
The Middle East war global economic crisis narrative is gaining traction among investors and policymakers. Indeed, the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is unsettling global energy flows. As a result, commodity prices are rising sharply. However, does this situation truly signal the onset...
The global war against the dollar is becoming increasingly visible in the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. What appears to be a regional geopolitical crisis is, in reality, part of a deeper transformation of the international monetary system.
For decades, the global energy market...
The Economic consequences Middle East war are already visible through rising energy prices, heightened market volatility and mounting trade disruptions. Indeed, geopolitical instability transmits rapidly across global energy and financial systems. As a result, energy-importing economies face renewed pressure on inflation and growth.
In the...
The Niger uranium sale has become a defining test of resource sovereignty in West Africa. The military-led government is attempting to monetise approximately 1,000 tonnes of yellowcake previously controlled by French interests. However, international sanctions, reputational concerns and security threats have constrained buyer appetite.
Yellowcake,...
American Tech Dependence: A Strategic Risk for Europe
American tech dependence has become a critical concern for European governments, especially following Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency. This structural reliance, shaped by decades of political and technological choices, now exposes the European Union to...