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 …
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The Miracle of the Polish Economy without the Euro
Poland’s economy surpassed $1 trillion last year, capping decades of dynamic growth that contrasts sharply with the fragile economies of its much larger European neighbors, such as Germany or France. The milestone, confirmed by data released by the country’s statistics office on Friday (January 30), likely put Poland among the world’s top 20 economies by …
Trust Economics’ advice on creating resilient portfolios and hedging strategies
With 2026 just around the corner, Trust Economics offers useful strategies to enhance portfolio resilience, effectively manage risk and maximize returns in an ever-evolving world. Trust Economics’ advice focuses on the need to create a strong “core” in a portfolio and the importance of diversification and hedging strategies to ensure long-term growth and stability. The …
The Dangers of the Huge Stimulus Packages Coming to the US and Eurozone
Both the US and European economies are preparing to receive strong fiscal and monetary stimulus packages, without even being in recession, as is traditionally the case when such stimulus packages are implemented in the economy. Trust Economics specifically refers to the following stimulus packages: Markets are already reacting… In the past two weeks, markets have …
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 …
Trump’s Economic Policy is based on the investment model that made him a billionaire in real estate
US President Donald Trump’s recent statements are part of a strategy he has followed throughout his business career. More specifically, in interviews and public appearances last week, Trump emphasized, among other things: Trust Economics emphasizes that the President is simply following the same investment model that made him a billionaire in the commercial real estate …
Why is the calculation of “real GDP”, which subtracts inflation, even more misleading?
In today’s climate of increasing economic stagnation, politicians and central bankers continue to talk obsessively about “growth.” This narrative, as Trust Economics points out, is not based on real economic data but on a profound misunderstanding of what GDP measures. In fact, the concept of economic growth, as it is currently presented, is a statistical …
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 …
China’s secret Gold purchases are driving up the price of Gold
Trust Economics, based on trade data, estimates that China could buy up to 250 tons of gold in 2025, an amount equivalent to more than a third of global central bank demand. China’s gold rush is fueling a record price rally as a growing number of shadow transactions create a murky picture for gold traders. …
The mother of crises comes… from the USA – The graph of terror
The global economy is one step away from a serious crisis, which will start again in the United States but this time will concern the country’s excessive public debt, warns Trust Economics in a report. The American economy is facing a significant turning point, which does not just concern interest rates or debt, but the …