SVET Markets Weekly Update (February 3–7, 2025)On Week 5, Trump’s tariffs back-and-forth was front and center, moving markets up and down depending on his geopolitical maneuvering as he…3h ago3h ago
What’s Up With the New Mercantilism?The shift from market liberalism to “new mercantilism” became obvious to everyone after Trump’s tariff shock. The fact is that the era of…1d ago1d ago
What’s Up With Megalomaniacs?As management technologies have progressed, particularly with the advent of personal computers and the Internet in the 1960s, the executive…2d ago12d ago1
The Trade War: Quis Vincit?Here’s an assessment of how much the new tariffs proposed by Trump (25% on Mexico and Canada and 10% on China) would affect cross-border…4d ago4d ago
SVET Markets Weekly Update (January 27–31, 2025)On Week 5, equities ended the week in the green, despite a Friday plunge triggered by the White House’s confirmation of tariffs. Economic…Jan 311Jan 311
The Rise of the UnderdogFor the past 200 years, the world economy has been on a relentless march toward higher productivity. From steam engines to the Internet…Jan 31Jan 31
SVET Markets Weekly Update (January 20–24, 2025)On Week 4, equities closed in the green, with the S&P reaching a new ATH. Meanwhile, joblessness climbed, and the decline in manufacturing…Jan 24Jan 24
SVET Markets Weekly Update (January 13–17, 2025)On Week 3, markets received a new stimulus for growth as core producer inflation remained unchanged, falling below market expectations…Jan 17Jan 17
Voluntary Lumpenization Under Authoritarian DemocraciesThe dream of escaping the rat race and achieving financial independence has long captivated the minds of the middle class, particularly…Jan 16Jan 16