US sanctions to be restrictive for European companies
Donald Trump’s announced sanctions on Iran are proving to be quite a headache for European companies that had re-expanded their business in the market since the July 2015 agreement. It…
Oil above $75/bbl for long
Oil price trends have shifted since the start of April, with figures set on a range of $70–75, compared with a previous figure of around $67 on average, i.e. higher…
Economists are rebelling on economic protectionism
US economists are mobilizing against Donald Trump’s protectionist measures. The interdependence of developed and emerging countries, but also the dependence on global trade are today too important to take the…
Soaring US deficit is a source of concern
When our grandchildren study economics one day, will they systematically have to add a dummy variable* to their econometric equations for the period covering the Trump administration? Will the US…
Davos, Trump, China and French growth – My Monday column
The world balance is changing under the influence of China as it seeks to establish a different path for globalization. America is trying to stage a response at Davos with…
Shutdown and oil prices – My Monday column
The US administration’s partial shutdown marks a first in the country’s history: this is the first time that we have witnessed this type of situation when the same party occupies…
The revival is European*
European citizens are now optimistic on the future of Europe and they feel European. A survey published in a report this month by the Pew Research Center testifies to this,…