Europe’s Economic Hope
Spurred by the war in Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, and decades of underinvestment, the continent is entering a new era of state-led defense spending.
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For years, researchers, economists, and investors relied on a broad array of Chinese economic data to gauge the health of the world’s second-largest economy.
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In recent months, a wave of cautious optimism has swept across European circles. Some claim that Europe is "back on track" — buoyed by a perceived slowdown in the United States.
Go Deeper (5 min read)Decoupling Today
At the heart of this tectonic shift is the rise of China, a civilization-state that has transformed itself into a peer competitor of the United States in just a few decades.
Go Deeper (4 min read)The Consumer Rules the World
The United States retains a powerful edge in the global economy for one simple reason: it consumes.
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A Strong Labour Market
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The Federal Reserve’s New Phase
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U.S. Money Managers Win Big
The global asset management industry is undergoing a profound shift as US-based financial giants dominate the UK and European markets.
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China's Very Slow Recovery
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