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In-depth analysis of economic and financial trends in the Chinese economy.

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Research and analysis on the intersection of technology and policy developments in finance.

Global sanctions dashboard

Monthly analysis of global sanctions regimes—highlighting new listings, delistings, and the motivations behind these changes.

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Dedollarization is not just geopolitics, economic fundamentals matter

Econographics Feb 10, 2026

China’s warning on US Treasuries—and why its timing matters

By Jeremy Mark, Josh Lipsky

Beijing has joined the conversation on the dollar. It was leaked this week that Chinese regulators have been urging domestic financial institutions to cut back on US Treasuries, and this timing is no coincidence.

China Dollar Dominance

Dedollarization is not just geopolitics, economic fundamentals matter

Econographics Feb 4, 2026

Understanding the vibe shift on the dollar

By Daniel McDowell, Bart Piasecki, Jessie Yin

Gold prices surged to record highs last week, driven by trade tensions, tariffs, and dollar uncertainty. For some, the rally signals rising skepticism about the greenback’s stability—even as policymakers insist the US remains committed to a strong dollar.

Dollar Dominance Economy & Business

Dedollarization is not just geopolitics, economic fundamentals matter

Econographics Jan 22, 2026

When will Wall Street’s tolerance for uncertainty run out?

By Jessie Yin, Josh Lipsky

In a decade of geoeconomic shocks, few events have truly shaken investor confidence. But Wall Street may be too complacent to political volatility.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

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Breaking Down Walls: How Will American Agricultural Producers Fare Under TPP?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

On October 5th, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations were concluded in Atlanta. The deal faced criticism from some on a lack of transparency, but details are now beginning to emerge on the settlement. Even with TPP's lack of transparency, there were clear tension points between negotiators on topics such as biologics, dairy products, and rules of origin for the automaking industry. This week's Econographic looks specifically at one of the potential winners of the trade deal, the American agricultural sector.

Economy & Business Indo-Pacific

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How Can We Bridge Automaking Standards for Growth?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

The recent Volkswagen scandal has refocused consumers on automaking standards and CO2 emissions. These differences have also been one of the sticking points in TTIP negotiations. Both the American and European automaking sectors have rigorous standards, and as might be expected hold similar regulations.

Economy & Business European Union

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How Does The Most Recent Greek Bailout Deal Compare With The Past Two Agreements?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

The latest Memorandum of Understanding between the EU Institutions and the Greek Government passed in August, leaves Tsipras only one additional month to implement eighty-five initiatives. These reforms cover a diverse range of topics, from consolidating taxation policies to health and education reform.

Economy & Business European Union

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Migrant Flows and the Future of Europe

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

As Europe confronts the migrant crisis, much of the current coverage remains fixed on short run trends, but in order to have a comprehensive perspective it is necessary to project these trends into the future. In spite of commonly held concerns of migrants' effect on European identity, many of these nations' birthrates and outflows of migrants will actually be higher than their intake of migrants. Negative flows of migrants could further weaken pension plans, as aging European populations struggle to balance social welfare models with demographic realities.

Afghanistan Economy & Business

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Has the Renminbi Arrived as an International Currency?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

As China slowly transitions from an investment and export based economy to a consumer based economy, the Chinese must also liberalize both their monetary affairs and the management of their currency. By increasing the wealth of Chinese consumers via their currency's value, domestic demand will supplant the role of exports. For this process to be completed, the Chinese currency, the Renminbi, must assume its place in the package of globally dominant currencies.

China Economy & Business

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Where Are US Sanctions Imposed?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

On July 14, the United States, along with the P5+1, struck a deal with Iran to ease the heavy financial and banking sanctions that starved the country's economy. Over the next decade, financial and trade sanctions will gradually be lifted, giving Iran the ability to export its plentiful oil and gas reserves and to purchase goods from abroad.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

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Has Greece Been Effective at Downsizing Its Public Sector?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

Greece and its EU counterparts made progress last week on negotiations, but some policy makers question whether Greece will truly adopt the measures necessary to recover economic stability.

Economy & Business Fiscal and Structural Reform

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Should Greece’s Request for Additional Debt Relief Be Dismissed?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

Unsatisfied with the proposed austerity measures, Greece has been pushing for a comprehensive debt relief package from its creditors. In public, Greece has appealed to the 1953 London Conference when Western Germany was forgiven over half of its debt. One of Germany's creditors then: Greece.

Economy & Business Eurozone

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How Does Greece’s Public Debt Compare to Puerto Rico’s?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

As Greece reaches crisis over its debts to Europe, Puerto Rico's public debt has reached an impressive $72 billion, nearly 70% of its economic output. Meanwhile, Greece has slashed the growth of its debt since 2012.

Economy & Business Greece

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Is There a Precedent for Greece’s Bank Holiday?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Global Business and Economics</span>

The Greek Government officials called for a bank holiday on Sunday which went into full effect Monday, June 29th. Although the country plans to open its banks' doors next Monday, its financial duress is far from over.

Economy & Business Greece

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Dedollorization and RMB internationalization

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Dedollarization is not just geopolitics, economic fundamentals matter

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Niels Graham</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

Geopolitical explanations have dominated recent analysis on dedollorization. While it is certainly a key factor, macroeconomics matter as well. US interest rates and a rising dollar are encouraging other countries to search for alternatives.

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The IMF’s perspective on CBDCs

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Tobias Adrian</span>

Tobias Adrian outlines the IMF's view on CBDCs' potential for payment systems, financial inclusion, and cross-border payments, emphasizing innovation and collaboration for effective implementation.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

China, In the center of the capital in a new commercial building construction

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China’s local government debts are coming due

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Jeremy Mark</span>

China's economic slowdown brings local government debts into sharp focus, threatening infrastructure and social services.

China Economy & Business

The view of boats on the red Sea.

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The long shadow of the Red Sea shipping disruption

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Alex Mills</span>

Recent attacks on shipping moving through the red sea have exposed broader risks around international maritime commerce. Policy makers must use this wake-up call to build a more resilient international shipping ecosystem.

East Africa Economy & Business

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Five under-the-radar economic trends that could define 2024

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Josh Lipsky</span>, <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Sophia Busch</span>

We picked five under-the-radar trends that will matter for the global economy in 2024. Each shows the potential weak spots in the global economy alongside the forces that could stabilize growth.

China Economy & Business

Building with EU flags

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Three next steps for the EU’s approach to economic security

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Elmar Hellendoorn</span>

The EU’s Strategy on Economic Security, published this summer, was the first official effort to present a more coherent view on the European policy approach at the intersection of economics and geopolitics. In the end, however, the EU's approach to economic security can only be successful if it is tied to Europe's long-term political objectives.

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Ships on Red Sea

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What attacks in the Red Sea could mean for the global economy

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

Recent missile attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels have escalated regional tensions and disrupted global trade. Large shipping companies are now avoiding the route, causing significant costs and delays, which is impacting the the already fragile economy.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

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China’s manufacturing overcapacity threatens global green goods trade

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Niels Graham</span>

Chinese lending is exacerbating a growing glut in its green manufacturing sector. Beijing is increasingly looking abroad to absorb excess capacity. This may have devastating effects for the global trading system as economies move to protect their own domestic industry.

China Economy & Business

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Germany’s debt brake isn’t working

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

Germany’s coalition government was dealt a fiscal crisis when the country’s Constitutional Court ruled that repurposing €60 billion of unspent money from the pandemic emergency support facility to the Climate and Transformation Fund was unconstitutional.

Economy & Business Financial Regulation

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Financialization has increased economic fragility

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert">Hung Tran</span>

Since the 1980s, financial activities and assets have played an increasingly dominant role in the global economy. At the same time, underlying economic activity as measured by global GDP has been growing more slowly. The result has been an ever-larger gap between the volume and value of financial activity relative to the real economy. And […]

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