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Special sections that go inside the Chinese economy, the evolution of sanctions, and the future of money.

 

Sinographs

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

Fintech frontlines

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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Road to Pension Sustainability

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
Road to Pension Sustainability

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
Road to Pension Sustainability

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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Econographics

Feb 12, 2025

Central bank digital currencies versus stablecoins: Divergent EU and US perspectives

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Barbara C. Matthews</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Hung Tran</span>

All policymakers agree on one point: both CBDCs and stablecoins will significantly impact the global role of the US dollar.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Econographics

Feb 11, 2025

Securing energy independence: The US path to resilient enriched uranium supply chain

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Mikael Pir-Budagyan</span>

One critical challenge for the United States in the energy security space is the sourcing of enriched uranium that fuels nuclear reactors across the country, vital for the energy transition away from fossil fuels.

Americas Economy & Business

Econographics

Jan 31, 2025

Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations: Impact on US businesses

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Samantha Sultoon</span>

Should the Trump administration choose to use the FTO designation on major Mexican cartels, it may have impacts that have not been fully evaluated.

Americas Economy & Business

Econographics

Jan 30, 2025

US economic outlook 2025: It’s the productivity, stupid!

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

The range of forecasts for US economic growth in 2025 is unusually wide. Productivity is going to be a major reason for slow or strong growth prospects.

Economy & Business Macroeconomics

Econographics

Jan 29, 2025

Is DeepSeek a proof of concept?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Jessie Yin</span>

Understanding how Deepseek emerged from China’s innovation landscape can better equip the US to confront China’s ambitions for global technology leadership.

Artificial Intelligence China

Econographics

Jan 28, 2025

The 2025 crypto policy landscape: Looming EU and US divergences?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Hung Tran</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Barbara C. Matthews</span>

High level regulatory and policy alignment is possible. Divergences, heated rhetoric, and drama are inevitable.

Digital Currencies Economy & Business

Econographics

Jan 23, 2025

What is next for crypto regulation in the US?

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Ananya Kumar</span>

What does success on the regulatory front actually look like? What does it mean for the rest of the world? We dive into the dozen bills under consideration in Congress and zoom in on the three big themes for crypto regulation in 2025.

Digital Currencies Digital Policy

Econographics

Jan 16, 2025

China’s economic performance: New numbers, same overstatement

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Daniel H. Rosen and Jeremy Smith</span>

Is China's economic slowdown more severe than reflected in official data? Here's a cheat sheet for looking at actual economic performance in 2024 and 2025.

China Economy & Business

Econographics

Dec 20, 2024

A policy blueprint for the Trump administration’s outbound investment screening regime

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert" >Kit Conklin</span>

As the Trump administration enters its second term, addressing economic and military threats posed by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will remain a cornerstone of its foreign policy and legislative agenda. One area primed for action is the expansion of outbound investment restrictions targeting companies and securities associated with the PRC’s military.

Americas China

Econographics

Dec 16, 2024

Once again, China pushes for economic stimulus, hoping for a different result

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

Chinese leader Xi Jinping continues to adopt stimulus measures that fail to confront the country’s structural economic challenges.

China Economy & Business
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EconoGraphics

Jan 15, 2016

Road to Pension Sustainability

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

As Greece entered in 2016, the first review of the bailout agreed in August 2015 is not completed yet. Creditors and the Greek Government are meeting next week to discuss a plan for major reforms of the pension system. The goal is to assure the long-term sustainability of the Greek public finances, with proposed cost-saving measures targeting 1 percent of its GDP.

Economy & Business European Union

EconoGraphics

Dec 16, 2015

Not All Bailouts are Created Equally

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

Europe has virtually emerged from the 2008 crisis, and it is worth comparing the various paths countries took to recovery.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Dec 9, 2015

QE to Infinity

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

On December Third, European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi, announced that quantitative easing (QE) would continue as the EU marches along its road to recovery.

Economy & Business European Union

Bremain vs Brexit

Dec 2, 2015

Tea Time in the Union

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

As Cameron continues to walk the tight rope on Brexit, it is worth considering those Britons living abroad.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Nov 25, 2015

Mismanaged Molenbeek

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

Following reports of imminent attacks in Belgium on the weekend of the 21st, Belgium went into lock down. Architects of the Paris attacks hailed from a small, densely packed, commune in Brussels called Molenbeek.

Europe & Eurasia

Bremain vs Brexit

Nov 18, 2015

Considering Brexit

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Nico Catano</span>

On November 10th, Downing Street released David Cameron's long awaited letter to European Council President Donald Tusk on Great Britain's envisioned reforms to the European Union (EU). With a portion of the ruling Conservative party desiring an EU exit, as well as the rising prominence of the UK Independence Party, unity should not be taken for granted.

Economy & Business European Union

EconoGraphics

Nov 12, 2015

EU Economy: Still Work to be Done

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Nico Catano</span>

The road to recovery in Europe remains a work in progress, as European Central Bank (ECB) leader Mario Draghi faces legacies of the 2008 recession. One notable challenge remaining for the European economy is Non-Performing Loans (NPLs).

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Nov 6, 2015

The Steady Rise of Europe’s Fringe

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Nico Catano</span>

The past five years have forced the European Union to face significant challenges both internally and externally — from the recession to the ongoing migrant crisis.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Oct 29, 2015

The Old World and the New Economy

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

One of the most significant challenges currently facing European leaders is how to shepherd their economies, particularly their businesses, into the modern era. In the United States, massive tech giants rapidly blossom from small startups, significantly impacting the economy over the past decade.

Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia

EconoGraphics

Oct 21, 2015

TTIP in Europe

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

On October 10th, hundreds of thousands of concerned German citizens marched in Berlin to protest the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). TTIP's critics argue it benefits corporations at the expense of ordinary citizens, while its proponents argue it provides significant economic growth.

Economy & Business European Union
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