Economics – The Liberal Globe

Industrial slump in Germany: Competitiveness at a historic low

October 1, 2026

Germany’s competitive position is deteriorating sharply as international competition intensifies; the German industrial sector’s score on the relevant competitiveness index has dropped to just…

The Scale of the Investment gap in the EU budget is staggering

September 24, 2026

When the European Commission unveiled its budget proposal for the 2028–2034 period, it proudly spoke of a “budget for a stronger Europe.” Yet, behind…

The Economic gap between the EU and the US is deepening

August 20, 2026

The nominal GDP of the United States is expected to reach $32.4 trillion in 2026, compared to just $23 trillion for the European Union,…

Trump tariffs cost US households and businesses $100 billion a year

July 30, 2026

The new tariffs imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump are expected to cost American consumers and businesses more than $100 billion…

The plunge in the yen and debt bring economic crisis to the Land of the Rising Sun

July 30, 2026

Japan, with its huge debt and the yen’s slide, is bidding to be the star of the biggest economic and financial crisis in human…

How will the “weaponization” of oil used by Iran stop affecting the global economy?

July 16, 2026

The global economy is now walking a tightrope, poised to sink into a nightmarish stagflationary universe. The “weapon” of oil, which historically has brought…

European NATO demands joint borrowing of 5 trillion from Europe to prepare for war

July 16, 2026

Brussels seeks to act as a geopolitical force with increased common spending, but without any agreement on who will ultimately bear the cost. At…

Inflation (CPI) and GDP of an economy do not show the true picture that prevails in society

July 2, 2026

Inflation and GDP, two key economic indicators, are often presented as objective measures of well-being, but their interpretation is not always as neutral as…

Four Factors Besieging the Global Economy, Creating Market Uncertainty

July 2, 2026

Markets are facing an unprecedented storm as a series of interconnected risks threaten to trigger the biggest economic shock of modern times. The recent…