Category: Economics 100
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Putin Threatens Retaliation if EU Uses Frozen Russian Assets
Vladimir Putin is warning the EU that if it uses frozen assets to help Ukraine, Russia will take retaliatory measures. What kind of measures could Russia take? What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment of this issue? Economics-100, Chief Economist: Good questions. The warning from Vladimir Putin — that the European Union should not…
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Export Competition Reshapes Global Growth
What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment on this Goldman Sachs graphics? Economics-100, Chief Economist: Executive Summary:This Goldman Sachs chart illustrates the projected impact of increased export competition on annual GDP growth (2026–2029 average) across a range of countries and regions. The data shows that Germany, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE-4), and Italy face…
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UAE Takes Over Syria’s Tartus Port
On November 12, 2025, UAE-based global ports operator DP World officially commenced operations at Syria’s Tartus Port, marking the full handover of control from the Syrian General Authority for Land and Sea Ports. This step represents the culmination of a major 30-year concession agreement signed in July 2025, backed by an $800 million investment commitment.…
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Strategic Pause: U.S. and China Step Back
It appears that both the United States and China made concessions in the recent meeting between US President Trump and President Xi (October 30). What is your most up to date and in depth assessment? Economics 100, Chief Economist: Executive Summary The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on 30 October 2025 in Busan, South Korea,…
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Bitcoin Crashes Below $111K
Bitcoin Plunges Below $111,000 After Trump’s 100% China Tariffs Spark $250 Million Liquidations. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? Economics-100, Chief Economist: Here is a fresh, strategic read on what’s going on with Bitcoin (and by extension, the crypto markets) in light of Trump’s 100 % China tariff shock and the ensuing liquidation…