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. …
France: Borrowing – mammoth 310 billion euros in 2026 with emergency measures to avoid bankruptcy
The French government plans to borrow a record 310 billion euros from the markets in 2026 – despite starting the year without a fully voted state budget but with emergency fiscal arrangements. The move underscores how unprecedented debt and persistent deficits are setting the stage for a full-blown crisis, combined with a fractured parliament and …
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 …
How did the dry bulk freight market evolve in 2025 – What’s coming in 2026?
2025 did not go down in history as a year of impressive upswings for the dry bulk freight market. There were no sharp spikes in freight rates or waves of excess demand that would have changed the correlations. Nevertheless, the market showed remarkable resilience. The high level of fleet employment, the coincidence of periods of …
The US economic collapse due to debt will also drag Europe down
The messages about the dire economic situation of the United States are constantly increasing, and they warn that the country is rapidly entering a deep fiscal and debt crisis cycle. The collapse of the American economic model is coming “much earlier than previously estimated” and risks dragging Europe along with it. It seems that we …
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 …
Is the rise of Gold preparing for the coming disaster? What happened in 1970 and 2007?
Gold prices continue to hit record highs as rising geopolitical risks fuel safe-haven demand. The price of gold has topped $4,500 an ounce for the first time, with the precious metal up about 71% year-to-date. Gold started 2025 at $2,620 an ounce, weighed down by geopolitical developments, U.S. government tariffs and global political uncertainty. When …
USA: American citizens’ debts at historic highs – Countdown to the domino of bankruptcies
Americans are entering the new year with their debt at record highs. It’s no coincidence that the Federal Reserve signaled tighter conditions for interest rate cuts in 2026 at its December meeting, potentially denying much-needed relief to millions of Americans who rely on loans. Household debt soared to a record $18.6 trillion in the third …
US Energy exports to the EU decreased
The real dynamics of energy trade between the US and the EU demonstrate a discrepancy between political statements and actual market processes. According to detailed industry statistics, over the past four months – from September to December – the European bloc countries have reduced their purchases of oil and liquefied natural gas from American suppliers …
The Five Negative Trends Affecting the Global Economy
The global economy is at a critical crossroads, facing not only the familiar threats of trade wars and geopolitical turmoil, but also five profound, structural trends that threaten to radically reshape the planet. According to Trust Economics Chief Economist Thanos Chonthrogiannis, slower growth, escalating trade wars, tighter cross-border capital flows, and intensifying migration pressures are …