The alarming turn of events in recent weeks in the Middle-east should be cause for serious concern. Yet, the world and world leaders seem to be carrying on as if nothing untoward has taken place. Crude oil prices shot up to well over US$ 100 a barrel – Brent went up to near US$110 -… Continue reading The Middle-East and the World in Catch-22
After my two articles earlier this year on the global economy, I think it is time to reassess the economic situation that prevails around the world and what can be done about it. I don’t think any discussion on the global economy can take place right now without US tariffs, geopolitical tensions and the Iran… Continue reading Global Economy in the Grip of Bad Policies
If at the start of 2025 and now in 2026, we thought that Trump’s tariffs would adversely impact the US economy and the rest of the world, we now also have the impact of Trump’s war in Iran to contend with. The latter could, in fact, take a much bigger toll on the global economy… Continue reading The Global Economy Faces a Double-Whammy in 2026
Early this year, I had written that instead of stopping wars Trump is actually starting new ones. With his actions in Venezuela and also threatening to take over Greenland. Now, it turns out he has decided to go after Iran along with his accomplice and partner-in-crime if I can call him that, Netanyahu of Israel.… Continue reading Stop the Senseless War in Iran
