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The Tariff Earthquake: How Trump Is Reshaping the Global Economy

Thomas Kolbe April 8, 2025

The U.S. president is tackling an issue the nation has been kicking down the road since the end of the gold standard in 1971: the gaping chasm of fiscal disaster and trade deficits.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) speaks with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (R) during the constituent session of Germany's new Bundestag (lower house of parliament) on March 25, 2025 in Berlin.

Germany’s Spending Spree Could Hinder EU Neighbors’ Defense Upgrades

Michael Curzon April 2, 2025

As the EU’s benchmark borrower, Germany has dealt a blow to its bloc neighbours by massively upping spending on defence.

France, the Fiscal Train Wreck

Sven R. Larson December 18, 2024

While President Macron is busy trying to cling to power, the ECB is helping France down the path of economic self-destruction.

Inflation Strikes Back

Sven R. Larson December 13, 2024

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates again, and the Federal Reserve may follow. With inflation rising in both regions, these rate cuts must stop.

Businesses Are Losing Faith in Europe

Sven R. Larson November 20, 2024

Less money is spent on forming Europe’s economic future, and the outlook is even worse.

The Curse of Lower Interest Rates

Sven R. Larson November 12, 2024

A legitimate concern is that governments will go back to money printing as a way to fund their deficits. Central bank rate cuts encourage this.

How Trump Could Help the EU Economy

Sven R. Larson November 8, 2024

Europe should expect a mix of positive and negative effects from a Trump presidency. With a little luck, the positive effects will outweigh the negative ones.

Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

Sven R. Larson October 29, 2024

Interest rates continue to decline in Europe, but investors should be aware. The calm in the markets today could precipitate a storm tomorrow.

New Rate Cut Makes ECB Look Desperate

Sven R. Larson October 18, 2024

The ECB is on a mission to return the euro zone to low interest rates. For three reasons, I am stubbornly opposed to this.

America Avoids a Debt Crisis

Sven R. Larson September 26, 2024

Thanks to its masterful monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has given Congress a great window of opportunity to get its fiscal house in order.

Tag: interest rates

The Tariff Earthquake: How Trump Is Reshaping the Global Economy

Germany’s Spending Spree Could Hinder EU Neighbors’ Defense Upgrades

France, the Fiscal Train Wreck

Inflation Strikes Back

Businesses Are Losing Faith in Europe

The Curse of Lower Interest Rates

How Trump Could Help the EU Economy

Budget Deficits Threaten European Interest Rates

New Rate Cut Makes ECB Look Desperate

America Avoids a Debt Crisis

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