The development that the United States will be forced to provide dollar liquidity to the United Arab Emirates and other Persian Gulf states affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be very bad news for the “petrodollar”. The Federal Reserve (Fed) has used swap lines with foreign central banks as a key …
Tag: China
The Structural cost of the Yuan’s dominance in the Global monetary system prevents China from becoming a Global leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambition to turn the yuan into a global reserve currency, potentially displacing the dollar from its hegemonic position in the international monetary system, has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years. As The Liberal Globe, we have reported on the questioning of the dollar system both because of its …
Innovation, Green Technologies & resource transfer to high-tech production make China a Global leader in the Economy
The global economy is currently witnessing one of the most fundamental structural shifts in recent decades, taking place at the heart of the Asian market. As the world’s second-largest economy redefines its strategy, the dynamics of international trade and industrial production are changing. At the recent China Development Forum in Beijing, the message was clear: …
The U.S. is not “investable” – The withdrawal of funds from Scandinavia, and the Debt avalanche
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump said out loud what normally goes unsaid, and in doing so, revealed a deep and dangerous vulnerability that the entire system has been trying to hide. Specifically, in an interview with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo, when asked about the possibility that European countries might respond …
If China and Japan sell off U.S. bonds, they will lead the U.S. into an economic death spiral
As Donald Trump’s White House ramps up debt issuance to cover its ballooning budget deficit, it will inevitably turn to Asia—the region is home to some of the largest holders of U.S. Treasury bonds. The $9 trillion wall by 2026 Meanwhile, there’s a chart that should scare every investor, policymaker, and citizen in the world. …
Three Decisive “blows” that will either subjugate the EU or lead it on a new Independent Path
Thanos Chonthrogiannis, Chief Economist at Trust Economics, lists the three major shocks that have disrupted the economy, technology and geopolitics of the EU. The defeat in strategic areas, the submission to US pressure and the return of savage austerity will seal the path of Europe as we knew it, either leading it to a harsh …
Economic Dominance – Why is Trump acquiring “Golden” shares in critical industrial champions in the US?
In the first nine months of his second term, President Trump has overseen a government raid into the boardrooms of strategic corporations. Trump has unveiled a plan to weaken the dollar to boost U.S. exports and reduce its trade deficit with countries around the world, while attempting to rebuild the country’s industrial base and restore …
China’s Real Estate – A $18.9 Trillion Debt Bomb at the Foundation of the Global Economy
China is facing the most serious economic challenge in its modern history, as the ongoing collapse of the real estate market has triggered an unprecedented debt crisis, exposing the fragile foundations on which the “Chinese miracle” was built. Today, the debts of local governments and their financing vehicles (LGFVs) have soared to 134 trillion yuan, …
China is the leading shadow lender to the Developed Economies
A report released Tuesday, November 18, 2025, by the AidData research arm of the University of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, comes to the startling conclusion that the United States is the largest recipient of loans from China. The report, titled “Chasing China: Learning to Play by Beijing’s Global Lending Rules“, found that 1,193 …
New Currency War: Japan Challenges China and the Yuan with Yen Devaluation
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the yen fell to 155 against the dollar, prompting intervention in the foreign exchange market. Forex traders are now familiar with the routine that accompanies yen weakness. Just as on Wednesday (November 12), Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned dealers not to test her resolve as the yen hit a nine-month …