Articles by
Auguste Maxime
US Growth Is Now Driven by Paper Gains
Since the 2008 financial crisis, US economic growth is no longer fueled by credit expansion, but by soaring asset prices—according to economist Richard Duncan. His ideas offer a fresh lens on how the American economy really works.
The Rise of Telegram: A Billion Users, Encryption and a Fractured World
Telegram has become one of the most influential digital platforms of our time. Despite growing pressure from governments worldwide, Pavel Durov's messaging app continues to forge its extraordinary path, combining mass adoption, privacy and economic viability.
The West is Disintegrating — Just Listen to Its Leaders
The post-1945 world order is crumbling, and nowhere is this breakdown more apparent than in the words of Western leaders themselves.
The US is Approaching a “Debt Death Spiral”
Legendary investor Ray Dalio warns that the United States could “go bankrupt” within the next three years, triggering political and geopolitical consequences. In his latest book, How Countries Go Broke, he describes the mechanics of the American “Big Debt Cycle”.
The American Economy According to Emmanuel Todd
Donald Trump is reshaping the global economic order by reviving protectionism. He defends higher tariffs as essential to curbing the fentanyl influx, revitalizing industry and reducing the trade deficit. His economic policies are as polarizing as they are thought-provoking. Emmanuel Todd offers valuable insights into the underlying dynamics of the American economy.
Five Reasons the Boom in Crypto is a Speculative Mania
Following Bitcoin’s impressive 120% rise in 2024 and the return of President Donald Trump to the White House, the speculative mania in crypto is back in full swing.