AI & Economics
Donald Trump's Crypto Empire: Anatomy of a Digital Financial Pivot
A new financial disclosure reveals the depth of Donald Trump's involvement in cryptocurrency, from millions in Ethereum to the lucrative world of NFT licensing.
The Lagarde Exit Strategy: Between Frankfurt’s Mandate and Paris’s Siren Song
Christine Lagarde hints at a potential early departure from the ECB, sparking market volatility and questions about France's political future.
The Price Hikes Are Not Over: The Rise of 'Climate-flation'
As geopolitical tensions stabilize, a new, more unpredictable driver of inflation takes over: the climate crisis and the structural costs of the green transition.
Oil Markets: The Return of Hormuz Flows Shifts Global Balance
TotalEnergies is flooding Asian markets with millions of barrels of Iraqi crude, triggering new price pressures and a major shift in the global energy map.
The Gold Resurgence: Weekly Gains and the Shifting Fed Expectations
After a month of pressure, gold rebounds as investors reassess the Fed's stance on interest rates, seeking safety in an increasingly uncertain economic landscape.
Bank of Greece: The Gradual Convergence of Interest Rates and the Anatomy of the Banking Market
The narrowing of the spread to 4.30% marks a new phase for the Greek banking system, amid pressures for a fairer distribution of the cost of money.
The Great Silicon Squeeze: Why Your Favorite Gadgets Are Getting Way More Expensive (Again)
The AI revolution isn't just bringing smarter tools; it's driving an unprecedented surge in hardware costs, turning everyday technology into a luxury commodity.
Lagarde’s Parisian Gambit: The Implications of an Early ECB Exit for the French Presidency
Christine Lagarde hints at a potential early departure from the ECB to enter the French presidential race, sparking concerns in Frankfurt and reshaping the European political landscape.
ERGANI: A 25-Year Record in Employment – Deconstructing Greece's Labor Market Transformation
With 332,843 new jobs in the first five months of 2026, the Greek labor market records its best performance since 2001, amid ongoing challenges regarding wage levels.
Investing in the Shadow of Power: The Rise of Political Copy-Trading and Market Erosion
The trend of retail investors shadowing the trades of political elites highlights a new, troubling normalcy in global financial markets.
The Great AI Illusion: Is the Market Rally a Machine Ready to Explode?
Top analysts warn that overly optimistic forecasts and the staggering costs of AI infrastructure are threatening the long-term stability of the S&P 500.
AI Productivity Hopes Show ‘Exuberance,’ Allianz’s Subran Warns
Allianz Chief Economist Ludovic Subran warns that the AI impact on economies will be far less uniform than current market hype suggests, pointing to a looming 'productivity paradox'.