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Economics

How will the US economy adjust to its new trade conditions?

Since the end of World War II, trade liberalization and economic integration have been embraced by the more advanced economies...

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Commodity prices signal softer global growth ahead

After a turbulent first half of 2025 marked by sharply elevated US tariff uncertainty following President Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day”...

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Inflation or deflation, what is set to dominate future macro trends?

Prices changes of key baskets of goods and services are some of the most closely watched metrics in macroeconomics, alongside...

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What to expect from the Chinese consumer?   

Chinese consumer spending slowed significantly in Q2 this year, after a strong start in early 2025. In recent months, growth...

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Disentangling the economic implications of the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will stand in history as one of the most impactful and disruptive initiatives of...

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