January 2019 – The continued high volatility in equity markets, which are normally buoyant in December, is attributable to a further increase in political risk. Trump's ceasefire was short-lived. The current message from the market is clear: With the increase in political tensions, the economic risks are now rising globally too. 

December 2018 – Given the sharp rise in volatility in the financial markets in 2018, an obvious question arises: What is the underlying reason for the increase in uncertainty that is driving this phenomenon? Could globalization finally be coming up against its limits? 

October 2018 – One politician is dominating the financial markets this year like no other: US President Trump – and his trade war with major exporting nations. In order to deliver on his electoral promise to "make America great again" and improve the chances of the Republican Party emerging victorious from the midterm congressional elections on November 6, Donald Trump has gone the extra mile – but he is also risking a great deal.