In recent days, we have read numerous articles about a possible agreement between the US administration and its main trading partners to devalue the US dollar. It has been named “The Mar-A-Lago Accord”, a concept inspired by the Plaza Accord of 1985, which aimed to devalue the US dollar to address trade imbalances. That plan … Continue reading Devaluing the US dollar: How to Make America Poorer Again.
By Daniel Lacalle and Jaime Figueras This week, financial markets have experienced unprecedented volatility. Two key issues dominate the national conversation: first, the shifting economic landscape under President Trump’s leadership and second, the increasing financial burden faced by older Americans. While market uncertainty looms, President Trump’s policies are aimed at fostering long-term stability and growth, … Continue reading Uncharted Waters: How President Trump can Navigate Toward a More Resilient Economy
The latest figures published by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are staggering. $75 billion saved in two weeks. Some of the items they have slashed are astonishing, including payments to transgender musicals in Ireland, DEI in Serbia, or decolonization of curriculum vitae. This is a two-week result, so it should be applauded. However, there … Continue reading The United States needs a Spending Chainsaw
Markets and economists are beginning to recognize that a serious rationalization of spending is the only way to prevent a debt crisis and reduce inflation in the United States. In the latest estimates published by the Treasury, the accumulated deficit between 2024 and 2034 would reach $14 trillion. Considering the path of uncontrolled public debt … Continue reading Reducing Government Spending Is Key To Reduce Inflation