In this Uncommon Knowledge episode, historian Niall Ferguson discusses Ukraine’s war stalemate, Trump’s foreign policy, and NATO's evolving role amid US withdrawal signals. He draws historical parallels, critiques America's waning power compared to Britain in the 1930s, and questions...
The Federal Open Market Committee, as noted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has decided to keep the federal funds rate target range between 4-1/4 and 4-1/2 percent due to rising uncertainty in the economic...
Pablo Hiriart criticizes President López Obrador for allegedly surrendering parts of Mexico to drug cartels in exchange for political support, leading to a dramatic rise in violence and territorial control by criminals. He argues that López Obrador's strategy of...
Federico Reyes Heroles critiques Sheinbaum's governance, highlighting positive shifts in security and education policy, yet expressing concern over a populist approach that neglects long-term solutions. He questions her responsiveness to critical issues, including drug trafficking and support for the...
In February, gold prices rose to new highs, ending the month at US$2,835/oz, a 0.8% increase month-over-month. This trend was supported by a weaker dollar, strong ETF inflows, and heightened interest in gold amid ongoing tariff uncertainties. COMEX inventories...
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman and former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers discuss the ongoing US trade war, its detrimental effects on consumer confidence, and recession risks, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, emphasizes a...
The text reflects on the symbolism of shoes lost in tragic events, linking their representation to both Holocaust victims and current violence in Mexico. It underscores the dangers of societal indifference to such atrocities, urging collective awareness, media responsibility,...