
Lula’s ‘Mediation’ in Venezuela Is a Farce
The solution to the Venezuelan crisis is to dismiss the narratives spread by the Sao Paulo Forum and to recognise Edmundo González as president-elect.

The solution to the Venezuelan crisis is to dismiss the narratives spread by the Sao Paulo Forum and to recognise Edmundo González as president-elect.

The Federal Reserve faces market pressure to cut rates in September, while the ECB is expected to cut rates shortly before the Fed’s meeting.

Two prominent American politicians want to get the government deeply involved in bitcoin. That does not bode well, either for bitcoin or for the government.

For corporations encouraging egg freezing, childlessness is the point.

While most other Western leaders are the blind leading the blind, Orbán focuses on the future with unmatched clarity.

Not even Spain, the growth leader, is building anything for the future. How much worse can this get?

U.S. debt passes a sad milestone. But the situation is not much better in Europe.

Despite solid current numbers for the U.S. economy, red flags are pointing to a recession in the third quarter—just in time for the November election.

I hope Vance will prove to be a leader not merely of consensus, but one with the courage of his convictions.

Once donor countries begin proactively vetting recipients, they can ensure that their aid activities align with their foreign policy.
Senatorial report exposes state’s inadequate response to growing crisis
In support of independence activists, the French Left defends tradition, national identity, and sovereignty—as long as it concerns the Antipodes.
There is a distinct reason why inflation does not fall further. I am surprised nobody talks about it.
Inflation has given tax revenue an artificial boost over the past couple of years. Price stability is back now, yet government spending keeps growing at unsustainable rates.
What some pundits see as “propping up the bond market” are in reality desperate measures to prevent a major U.S. bank crisis.
The French president hopes to prove that Le Pen’s party, despite its growing popularity, is not worthy of power.
The Swedish Riksbank stands out in international comparison—and not to the advantage of the Swedes.
With a mix of consumers and government driving the current economy, the Biden administration may find itself going into the election in a recession.
The Court is inflating the definition of human rights, thereby weakening it.
Police documents show that the 23-year-old climate activist has invented stories of harassment and violence.
Originally, the European Stability Mechanism was set up to help troubled member states with their debt. Now, it wants to branch out—and make more money for itself.
The ones who get to enjoy lower rates are the ones who live on the right side of the euro-zone border. But not in the way we usually think of the euro zone.