Trump’s Predicament and the Fracturing Global Order

This analysis examines the economic challenges confronting U.S. President Donald Trump and the broader implications of his policies on the global economic landscape. From the sharp volatility in stock markets and the persistent pressure of trade deficits to the contentious U.S.-China trade decoupling and the geopolitical risks fostered by decades of global reliance on China, … Continue reading Trump’s Predicament and the Fracturing Global Order →

The Ultra-Contemporary Art Market: A Theater of Emotion and Capital

In 2024, the Ultra-Contemporary art market—focusing on works created by emerging artists within the past two decades—underwent a dramatic transformation, shifting from frenzied expansion to notable contraction. Once heralded as a symbol of cultural liberation and market democratization, this sector represented the vibrant, political, and digitally attuned sensibilities of a younger generation. It seemed to … Continue reading The Ultra-Contemporary Art Market: A Theater of Emotion and Capital →

From the Wild Swings in the Stock Market to the Unexpected Weakness of the U.S. Dollar, and the Profound Shifts in U.S.-China Trade: A Complex Landscape Unfolds

From the dramatic fluctuations in the stock market to the unexpected weakening of the U.S. dollar, and the profound transformation in US-China trade relations, these phenomena are interwoven, painting a complex picture. As a long-time market observer, I attempt to sort through this turbulence with clarity and rigor, supported by data, to help readers better … Continue reading From the Wild Swings in the Stock Market to the Unexpected Weakness of the U.S. Dollar, and the Profound Shifts in U.S.-China Trade: A Complex Landscape Unfolds →

The Narcissistic Republic: From the Baby Boomers’ Dreams of Freedom to the Mirror Rage of the Immigrant Generation

When we look at a society’s imbalances through a psychological lens, we often find that surface-level political conflicts are just reflections of a deeper, subconscious tug-of-war between “self” and “other.” France, a nation that has long seen itself as the birthplace of the Enlightenment, the cradle of human rights, and a cultural capital, has in … Continue reading The Narcissistic Republic: From the Baby Boomers’ Dreams of Freedom to the Mirror Rage of the Immigrant Generation →