Approximately, 20 million barrels of oil and condensate pass through the Strait of Hormuz every day, an amount that corresponds to almost 20% of global consumption. At the same time, approximately 25%-30% of the world’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is transported through the same sea route, making the region the most important energy hub …
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Gold has proven to be an effective store of value over time
The recent correction of more than 20% in gold and silver prices from their January 2026 highs has led many to conclude that the bull run for precious metals is over. However, according to Trust Economics, the current correction may be more of an opportunity than a sign of a change in the long-term trend. …
Eurozone inflation brings new interest rate hikes from the ECB
A new surge in eurozone inflation has reignited fears of a prolonged wave of deflation and left the European Central Bank facing tough decisions. The surge in energy prices due to the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the war in Iran is defying expectations of price stabilization. Eurostat data showed that inflation in …
Fears are growing of a new, sweeping financial crash
A familiar historical moment seems to be reliving on Wall Street in London and Hong Kong, as the current stock market, technology euphoria is increasingly compared to the era of the dot-com “bubble” of the late ’90s. Although technology stocks continue to climb to historic highs, many express concern that the market is ignoring deeper …
Debt is exploding – Oil shock is coming
With strategic oil reserves running dry, energy prices threatening an inflationary holocaust, and the bond market sending out danger signals that suggest the end of Western hegemony, collapse is no longer a hypothetical scenario but a significant possibility. In fact, today’s “calm before the financial boom” seems almost surreal when you compare the hard data …
Inflationary shock and Interest rates are crashing Debt markets
Government bond prices collapsed globally as investors rushed to bet on higher interest rates after major central banks showed renewed concern that rising oil prices would trigger an inflationary shock. Three weeks after the start of the Iran war, the fallout has put upward pressure on short-term bond yields, defying until recently widespread expectations that …
Iran will abolish the Petrodollar and replace it with the Petroyuan
The dollar’s hegemony, which for decades was protected by the dominance of the “petrodollar,” is now facing an existential threat that cannot be questioned. Indeed, the escalating conflict with Iran is not just a regional dispute, but the catalyst that triggers the dissolution of the historic 1974 agreement. With the cracks in the Middle Eastern …
The Three pillars of the bull market are collapsing
Serious cracks are appearing in the bullish narrative of international stock markets, as – according to an analysis by Trust Economics – the three main pillars that supported the bull market in stocks are weakening. The market picture is changing rapidly and if the deterioration of technical and macroeconomic indicators continues, the next stage for …
What do we expect from the markets?
Increased positions in stocks, maintaining cash at historically low levels, optimism about global growth and corporate profits, but also fears about geopolitical conflicts and valuations of AI technology giants are what Trust Economics sees for 2026. More specifically: Trust Economics’ expectations for global growth are at their highest level since July 2021, while cash levels …
The dollar’s collapse is irreversible
The recent rally in the US dollar is expected to prove short-lived, with the currency stabilizing temporarily before returning to a broader decline later in the year. Markets are still holding on to expectations of interest rate cuts, as concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve intensify. The dollar has fallen nearly 11% since …