Tag: monetary policy

Trump vs Powell: Is This the End of Dollar Dominance?

Trump vs Powell: Is This the End of Dollar Dominance?

The dollar’s been number one for a long time. Kings can fall. The continuing melodrama of Trump vs Powell isn’t aiding its domination either. Are we seeing the start of their demise? That’s a question every investor – and frankly, every American – should be asking.Political Pressure Undermining Fed Independence?It...

ECB's Crypto Fears: A Power Grab or Genuine Economic Threat?

ECB's Crypto Fears: A Power Grab or Genuine Economic Threat?

The European Central Bank (ECB)’s current panic about crypto, particularly stablecoins, has me feeling reflective. Are these knee-jerk pleas for increased regulation really just an effort to protect our wallets? Or is this merely a mighty government institution attempting to crush competition?Stifling Innovation Or Prudent Protection?MiCA, the EU’s new Markets...

Trump's Fed Gambit: 3 Reasons It Could Trigger a Financial Crisis

Trump's Fed Gambit: 3 Reasons It Could Trigger a Financial Crisis

I understand that this isn’t the sexiest of topics, I really do. But its independence? That's the bedrock of our economic stability. But for decades, this independence has been a key guardrail, too. Most importantly, it shields us from the ill will and politically motivated decisions that could undermine the...