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Under President Donald Trump, the US is defecting from its decades-long position as an ‘open door’ in preference for a global order that embraces spheres of influence. This will have vast implications for geopolitics, trade & investment. www.omfif.org/2025/02/from...
From open door to spheres of influence: US and the new global order - OMFIF
Under President Donald Trump, the US is defecting from its decades-long position as an ‘open door’ in preference for a global order that embraces spheres of influence.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Discover our January 2025 Bulletin, "Trump 2.0: Trade Blocks and Policy Shocks." This edition provides a balanced, in-depth analysis of how #Trump's renewed "America First" policies are influencing global trade, economic policy, and financial markets: www.omfif.org/btn_jan-25/
February 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
#Merz warns prolonged coalition talks could make #Germany appear ungovernable amid a critical moment for its economy and global stance. www.omfif.org/2025/02/pros...
Prospective German chancellor Merz pledges European independence drive - OMFIF
Difficult coalition talks and higher borrowing for defence and economy
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February 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Markets believe that the re-election of Donald #Trump will have a net positive impact on the #USeconomy, with deregulation and tax cuts supporting household consumption and the corporate sector. However, macro uncertainties remain.
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Sovereign investors need to be more active in picking winners and losers - OMFIF
Markets believe that the re-election of Donald Trump will have a net positive impact on the US economy, with deregulation and tax cuts supporting household consumption and the corporate sector.
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February 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Mobilising sustainable investment in both emerging and developed markets has relied on a number of tools. However, one key instrument gaining traction is blended finance, writes OMFIF's Emma McGarthy: www.omfif.org/2025/02/clim...
February 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
After US President Donald Trump’s unexpected executive order hinting at a US sovereign fund and #bitcoin in the national reserve, it's crucial to weigh the trade-offs. A bolder move would overhaul the financial system to unlock open networks' potential: www.omfif.org/2025/02/bitc...
Bitcoin reserves won’t secure America’s future, only a platform play will - OMFIF
In the wake of US President Donald Trump’s unexpected executive order – which hinted at establishing a US sovereign fund and incorporating bitcoin into the national strategic reserve – it is crucial t...
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February 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🌐Wanting to move away from the #dollar is understandable, but making progress will be challenging. Here are eight questions for the proponents of a #Brics currency: www.omfif.org/2025/02/shar...
Shared Brics money: a basket currency or a basket case? - OMFIF
The idea of a shared currency issued by the Brics nations made headlines in late 2024 ahead of their conference in Kazan, Russia.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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What an honour to welcome #Bundesbank President Dr Joachim Nagel to #AdamSmithBusinesSchool to speak about the role of finance in transition to green gas neutrality. The event was in partnership with OMFIF’s Sustainable Policy Institute www.omfif.org/spi/ @omfif.bsky.social #centralbanking
February 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Udaibir Das (an expert on all things SWFs) & I assess what could make a USA SWF a good or bad idea & the landmines Bessent/Lutnick need to avoid.

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US sovereign wealth fund debate: a solution in search of a problem? - OMFIF
On 3 February, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to develop a plan for a US sovereign wealth fund within...
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February 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🌎Global investors welcomed the re-election of #Trump, but did they underestimate the disruptive impact of his second term? www.omfif.org/btn_01-25-ubs/
UBS - OMFIF
THE BULLETIN January 2025 Are markets right to be optimistic about Trump? Global investors welcomed the re-election of Trump, but are they underestimating the disruptive impact of his second term? By ...
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February 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM