News & commentary
Read the latest financial and monetary policy news and commentary from OMFIF’s in-house analysts and global network of specialists.
The US is following in Argentina’s footsteps
An erosion of trust in economic leadership and counterproductive policies
| By Steven Kamin
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Central banking manual for fighting crises: the need for split personalities
What happens when, as with Trump, the attack comes from inside?
Gold as a weapon of war
Countries have historically turned to gold in periods of instability, and today’s environment is no different
The impossible choice: tariffs, sanctions and fragmentation
From efficiency maximisers to compliance optimisers
The US and Russia are in charge of Europe
‘2+4’ replaced by ‘2+8’ as Washington pairs with Moscow
Brics’ plans to replace the G7 are thin on the ground
Some good ideas, but the G7 still dominates financial markets
How cryptocurrencies accelerate geopolitical shifts
Liberal democracies must confront the challenges posed to the traditional financial system
The US is pursuing an unconventional sovereign wealth fund
A decentralised catalyst for a bitcoin, rare earth and AI action plan
It’s time for China to allow large renminbi appreciation
A necessary step in rebooting the economy and dampening global turmoil
Both government liabilities and assets matter for sovereign risk
Singapore builds case for public asset management and bond yields
Meghnad Desai: mentor, ‘Rebellious Lord’, internationalist bridge-builder
Economist for all seasons with taste for argument and logic, chaired OMFIF advisory council for 15 yearsÂ
Is the writing on the wall for the dollar?
Investors and reserve managers are reconsidering what stability means
Trump’s trade deal and Merz’s honeymoon that never was
Diverse German and French reactions with consequences for Commission president
