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” …
Will the Trump Presidency avoid a dot-com-style crash?
In less than two years, the US president has launched a trade war against most of the US’s allies, led the country into direct military conflict in the Middle East and repeatedly pressured two successive Federal Reserve chairmen to lower interest rates, despite the inflationary effects of his other two policies. Amid this tumultuous backdrop, …
Over $2 trillion fiscal budget deficit in the US – USA borrows $6 billion every day!
The U.S. federal budget deficit is expected to reach $2.1 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026, on Sept. 30, according to projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in its monthly budget review. The deficit – the difference between government spending and revenue from taxes and other sources – has never exceeded $1.8 …
40 Trillion Dollars of Debt That Continuously Swallows the USA
The United States’ national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday, August 19. The Americans who, with such outrageous audacity, demand to regulate the lives of everyone on the planet… owe it to everyone. On the subject of the US foreign debt, we have written many times …
The Economic gap between the EU and the US is deepening
The nominal GDP of the United States is expected to reach $32.4 trillion in 2026, compared to just $23 trillion for the European Union, according to forecasts by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) (World Economic Outlook, Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology) . This means that the combined economies of the 27 EU …
Massive repurchase of long-term debt by America
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding its long-term debt repurchase program, sending bond yields lower. The announcement comes at a time when markets are closely watching the management of the public debt and moves in government issuance. The increase in the scale of the repurchase signals a more aggressive approach to managing the government’s long-term …