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Scott Bessent
Washington Politics

Bessent: Strong dollar, tariffs can wield US power on world stage

Trump's nomination for Treasury secretary has the support of Wall Street and a hawkish view of macro economics

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling
Asia-Pacific

New China port in Peru is about growth, but the sky is not falling

In fact, a rational look at what’s happening economically might inspire a silver lining

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Europe

Ukraine’s demographic crisis threatens its future viability as a free state

The war has taken its toll, as men fight or flee, and few are left behind to work

Don't let US-China trade disputes turn into a shooting war
Video Section

Don't let US-China trade disputes turn into a shooting war

Video: Washington hawks may be taking things to extreme, at what cost?

Why seizing Russia's assets would be a gift to Beijing
Europe

Why seizing Russia's assets would be a gift to Beijing

The campaign to redistribute frozen Russian funds only promotes China's vision of a new global financial order

Iran’s economy, so far resilient, now faces ultimate test
Middle East

Iran’s economy, so far resilient, now faces ultimate test

2024 may see an economic slowdown, and tensions with the US and Israel pose major risks