US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on October 21. Trump is a central figure in much of the pessimism weighing on global markets. Photo: EPA-EFE
Opinion
Opinion
Macroscope
Uncertainties over US-China trade war, Brexit, Trump impeachment and a global recession leave investors deeply confused
- Stock markets continue to show signs of bullishness, yet bond markets are struggling and money is flowing into ‘safe haven’ assets. This shows how events weighing on confidence are of a political nature, pushing investors out of their comfort zone
US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on October 21. Trump is a central figure in much of the pessimism weighing on global markets. Photo: EPA-EFE
US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi argues with President Donald Trump in a photo Trump released on Twitter. Photo: Twitter
Opinion
Opinion
Donald Trump’s unhinged presidency has had severe consequences for Syria’s Kurds, and US allies in Asia should take note
- Donald Trump’s abandonment of Syria’s Kurds shows how reckless he can be, especially while under fire over Ukraine
- Asian allies should start preparing for rash decisions, and making friends in US Congress who can check his impulses
US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi argues with President Donald Trump in a photo Trump released on Twitter. Photo: Twitter