sign up log in
Want to go ad-free? Find out how, here.

Understanding the USA

Stephen Roach warns of misguided optimism about the state of China's economy and Donald Trump's tariff agenda
27th Nov 24, 12:23pm
21
Stephen Roach warns of misguided optimism about the state of China's economy and Donald Trump's tariff agenda
Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
25th Nov 24, 11:54am
by Guest
2
Rabobank report says Trump’s second term set to create complex landscape for global food and agri trade
David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election
14th Nov 24, 10:18am
40
David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election
Ross Stitt reports on how the Australian government is preparing for its relationship with the 'new' unmoored and vengeful Trump 2.0 Administration
9th Nov 24, 8:16am
35
Ross Stitt reports on how the Australian government is preparing for its relationship with the 'new' unmoored and vengeful Trump 2.0 Administration
Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
8th Nov 24, 11:50am
by Guest
135
Katharine Moody despairs for several groups following the US presidential election, and at the moral bankruptcy of the 'MAGA' movement
Angela Huyue Zhang warns that if the US doubles down on aggressive policies, it risks becoming defined by what it opposes
7th Nov 24, 9:18am
by Guest
5
Angela Huyue Zhang warns that if the US doubles down on aggressive policies, it risks becoming defined by what it opposes
Stephen Roach laments that facts - especially about China - are in short supply as the US presidential race tightens
29th Oct 24, 9:50am
32
Stephen Roach laments that facts - especially about China - are in short supply as the US presidential race tightens
Joseph Stiglitz highlights four inflation risks if there is another US Trump Administration, explains what US Republicans get wrong about freedom, identifies the principles that should guide a post-neoliberal agenda, & more
3rd Aug 24, 10:41am
by Guest
3
Joseph Stiglitz highlights four inflation risks if there is another US Trump Administration, explains what US Republicans get wrong about freedom, identifies the principles that should guide a post-neoliberal agenda, & more
Michael Strain argues that the US Fed declaring victory over inflation, while tempting, would be to misread current economic conditions
20th Jul 24, 9:37am
by Guest
1
Michael Strain argues that the US Fed declaring victory over inflation, while tempting, would be to misread current economic conditions
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
17th Jul 24, 10:19am
by Guest
5
Kenneth Jacobs considers the implications of a US Supreme Court decision that will hobble federal rulemaking and unleash a wave of litigation
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
12th Jul 24, 1:29pm
21
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
9th Jul 24, 11:03am
by Guest
1
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
MFAT reviews the American economy, one where our trade is rising. With 16% growth in 2023, the US was New Zealand’s fastest growing major market
8th Jun 24, 9:20am
by admin
4
MFAT reviews the American economy, one where our trade is rising. With 16% growth in 2023, the US was New Zealand’s fastest growing major market
Stephen Roach warns that America's tariffs against some Chinese goods raise the risk of a catastrophic superpower conflict
2nd Jun 24, 12:02pm
6
Stephen Roach warns that America's tariffs against some Chinese goods raise the risk of a catastrophic superpower conflict
David Mahon assesses trade and geopolitical tensions between China and the US, and says New Zealand risks destroying 50 years of balanced, non-allied status in the Asia-Pacific
21st May 24, 10:55am
63
David Mahon assesses trade and geopolitical tensions between China and the US, and says New Zealand risks destroying 50 years of balanced, non-allied status in the Asia-Pacific
Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
19th May 24, 9:30am
by Guest
5
Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
Todd Buchholz and James Carter thinks the US should have locked in favourable borrowing rates when it had the chance
5th May 24, 1:56pm
by Guest
5
Todd Buchholz and James Carter thinks the US should have locked in favourable borrowing rates when it had the chance
Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
30th Mar 24, 9:19am
21
Stephen Roach warns that fear has drive US policymakers to level a litany of unsubstantiated charges against China
Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
29th Mar 24, 10:50am
by Guest
95
Katharine Moody calls for more resolute action to push-back on the use of extreme climate scenarios when developing local hazard planning. Despite PCE and court warnings, cells committed to the extremes still operate in rule-making bodies
Stephen Roach worries that irrational Sinophobia has become America's new bipartisan political orthodoxy
28th Feb 24, 12:09pm
5
Stephen Roach worries that irrational Sinophobia has become America's new bipartisan political orthodoxy
Katharine Moody despairs for the direction some want to take her country of birth. She can't stay silent any longer
21st Jan 24, 10:05am
by Guest
75
Katharine Moody despairs for the direction some want to take her country of birth. She can't stay silent any longer
Nouriel Roubini considers what might derail markets' positive baseline scenario for growth, inflation, and monetary policy
9th Jan 24, 12:00pm
13
Nouriel Roubini considers what might derail markets' positive baseline scenario for growth, inflation, and monetary policy
Keun Lee shows that, while protectionist policies benefit some firms, the overall effect on third parties is negative
27th Dec 23, 9:30am
by Guest
Keun Lee shows that, while protectionist policies benefit some firms, the overall effect on third parties is negative
Mohamed El-Erian highlights two recent developments that have undermined the legitimacy of American leadership
16th Dec 23, 1:01pm
by Guest
4
Mohamed El-Erian highlights two recent developments that have undermined the legitimacy of American leadership
Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities
2nd Dec 23, 9:28am
by Guest
4
Mohamed El-Erian worries that domestic political divisions and market volatility could exacerbate financial vulnerabilities