US, China and the petro-dollar system
US, China and the petrodollar system sit at the intersection of geopolitics and financial power — a never-ending story that defines the global power scenario of the 21st century. Financial superiority has become an increasingly decisive realm of this contest. If we take a snapshot of the current state of the two currencies — dollar […]
Strait of Hormuz: impact on financial markets
On February 28, 2026, coordinated airstrikes led by the US-Israel coalition targeted Iranian military targets. Immediately, Iran’s Islamic regime chose to destabilize international trade through a single maneuver: the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This 55-kilometer-wide passage is one of the world’s most critical energy arteries, through which approximately 20% of seaborne oil and […]
Trump Tariffs: Economic and Geopolitical Considerations
On April 2nd, Trump launched a full-scale trade war by imposing universal tariffs. They included a 10% base rate, with variations depending on the country and its trade deficit with the United States, reaching in some cases as high as 74%. This prompted immediate retaliatory measures from China and uncertainty among other countries, torn between […]
Tesla faces a new storm
While Elon Musk divides public opinion and investors, Tesla must navigate an increasingly hostile environment amid tariffs, new rivals, and a transforming industry. The Rise of a Tech Giant and Its Polarizing Visionary In recent years, Tesla has undergone an unprecedented evolution in the technology and electric mobility sectors. The American tech company’s rapid ascent […]
Trump aims for Greenland
The Trump Administration The Trump II administration is disrupting international and commercial balances with its tariff policies and imperialist statements, first targeting Panama and Mexico. Furthermore Trump aims for Greenland and Canada, speaking of annexation for both. Recently, there has been a formal step back only regarding Canada, as Trump referred to the new Prime […]
US Group Chat leak: a national security scandal
On March 24, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor of The Atlantic, published a leaked transcript from a group chat involving U.S. national security leaders, revealing sensitive military details about planned operations against the Houthis in Yemen. This leak has sparked significant concerns about U.S. security practices and its potential impact on international relations. The US Group Chat […]
From cars to cheese: how new U.S. tariffs could shake transatlantic trade
On April 2, 2025, the United States is set to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from the European Union. While the administration frames this move as a corrective step against what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the economic consequences could ripple across both sides of the Atlantic, affecting supply chains, costs, and the […]