The warning did not come from some fringe Eurosceptic, but from the highest official level. Tony Murphy, President of the European Court of Auditors, described the European Union’s budget as a “pressure cooker” ready to explode. The reason? The debt of the EU as an autonomous entity—distinct from the accumulated debt of its member states—is …
Franchise: The illusion of “ready-made success” and the dangers for entrepreneurs
For decades, the franchise model has been one of the most popular pathways into entrepreneurship. Yet, even within one of the world’s most successful business models, deep-seated structural weaknesses, rigidities, and systemic risks can emerge—specifically when the chain of transparency is broken. At a time when small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are already grappling with …
The grip of speculative hedge funds on the Eurozone – they account for more than 50% of market transactions
The Eurozone faces a source of instability that originates not within finance ministries, but in international financial markets. Hedge funds are steadily expanding their presence in Europe’s sovereign bond market—a market valued at approximately $13 trillion—thereby gaining increasing influence over the transactions that determine yields and, consequently, the borrowing costs for governments. Hedge funds now …
The AI in the fields of economics, law, political science, and international relations
The term AI refers to a flexible set of technological and programming methods for designing computational systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence—such as learning, contextual understanding, drawing inferences, problem-solving, and decision-making. Economics and AI In economics, AI enhances empirical analysis and market forecasting. For instance, machine learning methods can help improve …
One in three companies is reducing entry-level hiring in marketing
For many years, marketing was considered a viable and attractive option for students seeking a successful career—one that did not necessarily require the development of deep technical skills. It was viewed as a career rooted in: It was a career largely free from programming, algorithms, and mathematics. However, this perception was never entirely accurate. A …
The collapse of the US bond market and the dangerous, circularly funded AI bubble
The mathematically inevitable collapse of the US bond market and the dangerous, circularly funded AI bubble are pushing the global economic edifice to its limits. As US debt surpasses $40 trillion and the Fed definitively loses control over interest rates, the dollar is heading toward its ultimate devaluation. Trust Economics warns that there is now …
What is “funflation,” and why are consumers spending on hobbies even as prices rise?
A trend involving a paradox has recently emerged: “funflation” is rising, yet consumers are not cutting back on their spending. “Funflation” refers to the rising cost of entertainment and leisure, encompassing expenses related to hobbies ranging from outdoor activities to video games. It represents the increasing cost of recreational activities, a trend visible across a …
The Scale of the Investment gap in the EU budget is staggering
When the European Commission unveiled its budget proposal for the 2028–2034 period, it proudly spoke of a “budget for a stronger Europe.” Yet, behind the fanfare and the impressive €2 trillion figure lies a completely different—and deeply concerning—reality. As Trust Economics—an economic research and business consultancy firm—points out, Europe is rapidly heading toward a dangerous …
Oil flows from the Middle East are collapsing… Shock for the EU and Japan
Trust Economics, an economic research and business consultancy firm, noted in a report on September 11 that the physical oil market is now flashing strong warning signals. Export disruptions, shrinking inventories, and the ongoing diesel shortage crisis are converging just as the market heads into the peak demand period of the fourth quarter. The decline …
Japan’s 30-Year Bond yield rises 4.18%, bringing end to dollar and collapse of tech giants
Trust Economics, a financial research and consulting firm, is issuing a major warning about an impending global financial crash, as the unprecedented surge in Japanese bonds signals the end of the monetary system as we knew it. The collapse of the Tokyo markets acts as the “canary in the coal mine,” heralding a “Black Monday” …