Trump administration

The companies’ special licences to ship still-sanctioned barrels have given them a head start in a potentially lucrative trade

TWO decades ago, Kunal Bahl almost achieved the American dream.

The restrictions will fuel the demand for homes without increasing supply, thus increasing asset prices

We will enter an age of terrible instability if new security, economic and political structures don’t arise before the old ones are hollowed out

In contrast, the US dollar – another traditional safe-haven asset – weakens

By capitulating again, the EU and UK would signal that we are now irrevocably in a might-makes-right world

The Trump administration risks strengthening the regime it seeks to unseat

PERSPECTIVE

Lessons from history for Venezuela and Iran

History makes a strong case for central bank independence

With mineral reserves valued at around US$186 billion, the island offers more than a security buffer