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Stockmarkets do not reward firms for investing in Trump’s America

Apr 16 2025

The perils of reshoring
America is turning away China’s goods. Where will they go instead?

Apr 16 2025

South-East Asia is exposed to both Chinese import competition and American ire
Can the euro go global?

Apr 16 2025

With the dollar faltering, European policymakers have an opportunity
Poor countries would miss King Dollar

Apr 16 2025

Even though they normally like a weaker greenback
Hell is other people’s currencies

Apr 16 2025

As the Trump administration may soon find out
How Trump might topple the dollar

Apr 16 2025

For the first time in many decades, the greenback looks vulnerable
Short-term pain, long-term gain, says Trump. Really?

Apr 14 2025

America will be a country with shabbier roads, older airports and more dated factories
A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances

Apr 13 2025

The currency’s dominance enables very high debts and deficits, meaning a plunge might spell disaster
Investors realise Trump’s pause was not the salvation it appeared

Apr 11 2025

As China strikes back, reality sets in
Can China fight America alone?

Apr 10 2025

The world’s two biggest economies begin an almighty trade clash