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...

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/

#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...

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. www.omfif.org/2025/02/sove...

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...

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...

🌐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...

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

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. www.omfif.org/2025/02/us-s...

🌎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/