If we’re not already in a recession, we may soon enter one due to aggressive trade policies that are fueling tremendous uncertainty. As companies and consumers pull back on spending, millions of jobs could be lost, trillions in stock market wealth may disappear, and inflation could persist—potentially ushering in a stagflationary environment. If you’ve been … Read more
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Workshop theme The rules-based international order appears to be crumbling, marked by fragmentation in both trade and defense. The US-China trade war and the imposition by the US administration of “reciprocal” tariffs on allies and adversaries alike have disrupted global trade. In defense, the US commitment to NATO has waned, prompting Europe to rearm, and … Read more
When it comes to saving for retirement, knowing which account to fund first is like knowing which steps to take when climbing a mountain. You want to reach the summit with enough oxygen (money) and energy (tax efficiency) to enjoy the view. For those aiming to retire early, funding retirement accounts in the right order … Read more
Steve Peers, Professor of Law, Royal Holloway University of London Photo credit: Andre Engels, via Wikimedia Commons The EU’s asylum pact was adopted less a year ago, and mostly won’t apply for over another year – and yet the EU Commission has already proposed to amend it, in order to bring forward some of … Read more
Some thoughts and questions on what’s been happening in the markets of late: The market still has veto power. Seeing bond yields scream higher Tuesday night was the first time I got nervous about the possibility of a financial crisis: The bond market is probably what spooked the White House into the 90-day pause on … Read more