With Trump, we are witnessing the transition from a trade war to a total economic war between the United States and China.
The employment situation in France is experiencing a worrying deterioration. According to the latest figures published on January 27, 2025, by the Ministry of Labor, the number of unemployed job seekers without activity (category A) surged by 3.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. This represents an additional 117,000 unemployed individuals, bringing the total to 3.1 million people, a level not seen in a decade, excluding the Covid-19 period.
For several decades, French budget management has been a source of recurring tensions, but the current situation has reached an unprecedented level. In 2025, the censorship of the budget voted by the Senate plunged the country into a major financial crisis, with losses estimated at 100 million euros per day. In the absence of a new text validated by the National Assembly, the budget for 2024 remains in effect, depriving the state of essential revenue and savings measures. Amélie de Montchalin, Minister for Public Accounts, warns about the repercussions of this deadlock and emphasizes both its economic cost and the institutional challenges it reveals.
Financial markets hate uncertainty, yet the global economy is entering a period of instability. As we approach 2025, fears of economic slowdown, inflationary pressures, and political uncertainties are multiplying. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warns of "headwinds" and "divergences" that threaten global economic balance. Europe is struggling, the United States is surprising with its resilience, China is facing deflationary pressure, and Brazil is battling inflation. Behind these disparities, another concerning factor is the erosion of investments in education, which hampers innovation and long-term growth. As the IMF prepares to release its updated report, one question remains: do these economic fractures create an irreversible divide, or do they foreshadow a new world order?
The French Republic is experiencing a new institutional upheaval with the forced appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister.
The famous bitcoiner and entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has just published a diatribe against the United States. According to him, the federal government is on the verge of bankruptcy and being swallowed by trillions of dollars in debt. Faced with such a crisis, the Fed would activate the largest money-printing policy in American history to divert money from taxpayers.
Nexity's CEO reveals the challenges facing an unprecedented crisis, involving a quick adaptation to turn the situation around.
The alarming rise in US debt threatens global economic stability, with insights on BRICS.
Deutsche Bank reduces its costs with 3,500 layoffs. What will be the impact of this decision on the German economy? Analysis.