Clik here to view.
New Fed Chairman, New Problems
The Fed appears willing to allow inflation pressures and growth to head higher without combating them with too many rate hikes.Samuel RinesJerome Powell has yet to oversee his first Federal Open Market...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NAFTA Is America's Most Powerful Foreign Policy Tool
NAFTA's deterioration would not only mean a decrease in U.S. competitiveness, but it would also mean that the United States has less reach and negotiating power around the world.Frank LavinHanna...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 Reasons Why Trump's Tariffs Would Hurt American Workers
The president has a responsibility to protect all American workers rather than a select few.Tori WhitingPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that he would announce tariffs on steel and aluminum imports...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is America Getting Ready to Rejoin the TPP?
The president may finally be sold on the merits of the deal.David HuttThe United States has thrown a spanner into the works of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Will Trump's Tariffs Mean for America's Economy?
It's not clear that President Trump understands the consequences of acting on trade disputes unilaterally.Patrick MendisJoey WangIn what the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal called it “the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is South Korea Dying?
South Korea’s demographic nightmare is in full effect.Asia TimesBefore focus shifted to China’s looming demographic crisis, and years after the issue had already thrust uncertainty on the prospects for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fact: In 2017, the U.S. and China Traded $711 Billion Worth of Goods and...
So what happens in a trade war?Riley WaltersIt’s true that the U.S. and China continue to have problems with access to certain areas of the Chinese market and that intellectual-property theft is a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Fatal Flaw in China's Plan for Dominating the World Economy
Dependence is baked into China's industrial plans—and will likely fail.Milton EzratiChinese premier Li Keqiang recently delivered a remarkably revealing speech. Addressing the National People’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Saudi Arabia Has Become a Geopolitical Loose Cannon
Why does Washington continue to embrace the Saudi royals? Its relationship with the KSA is embarrassing, counterproductive and unnecessary.Doug BandowSaudi Arabia’s thirty-two-year-old Crown Prince...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Investors Should Not Fret about Saudi Arabia's Approach to Reform
Riyadh is still committed to economic reform—but there will be bumps on the road to Vision 2030.Varsha KoduvayurMohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, is on timely visit to foreign...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Federal Reserve Cannot Engineer a 'Soft Landing'
Every "tightening" cycle in the Fed’s star-crossed history has been followed by an economic downturn (recession) or even a depression.Jay ZawatskyThe mainstream financial media is enamored with the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A New TTIP Is the Way to Ease the EU-U.S. Trade Conflict
Trump is looking for some sort of deal with the European Union. A renewed TTIP might be the best one available.Simon LesterTrade conflict between the United States and EU is on the rise. Earlier this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Americans Will Pay the Price for Trump's Toughened Approach with China
American firms may not profit from a trade war with China, but both Airbus and Brazilian farmers have to be salivating at the prospect.Colin GrabowIt appears that President Trump is going to get his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turkey's Biggest National Security Threat Is Its Economy
Turkey appears to be heading for a major economic crisis, much of it of its own making.Scott B. MacDonaldTurkey is a pivotal country, located with one foot in Europe and the other in Asia. It borders...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This Is How Trump Can Successfully Navigate the China Trade Trap
Trump cannot let his administration be bought off by Beijing’s initial concessions if he wants to reverse years of American failure in pressing China to change its economic practices.Peter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
China Has a Devastating 'Debt Time Bomb' on Its Hands
The Financial Stability Board revealed that $7 trillion of the world’s riskier nonbank loans are held in China.Gordon WattsThe mere mention of shadow banking was always going to conjure images of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trump Must Crack Down on China's Dangerous Business Practices
The Trump administration must defend American core interests by assertively confronting China's business practices. Richard LawlessThe China-specific trade and investment policies announced by the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
China Gets Trumped
As Trump has made clear in other negotiations, he is looking for a real outcome—a change in behavior—not a quick win on paper for the cameras.Christian WhitonWe’re in uncharted waters with China—a good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trump's Trade Wars Could Get Very Ugly
Both sides stand ready to inflict considerable pain on the other—even as they talk about talking.Milton EzratiPresident Trump has started a dangerous game with these tariffs. Rather than use more quiet...
View ArticleClik here to view.
China Trade: Donald Trump Stares, Xi Jinping Blinks
Xi’s new soft line means Trump’s rough trade tactics may be working.Gordon G. ChangOn Thursday, China’s Commerce Ministry denied that President Xi Jinping’s promise to “significantly lower” tariffs on...
View Article