ESG investing has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the asset management industry, encompassing a spectrum of investment strategies. These range from the negative screening of sectors like tobacco and fossil fuels to positive screening of sectors like clean energy and initiatives promoting social or environmental change.

In a recent event at the George Mason University, Professor Peter J. Boettke engaged in a dialogue revolving around the ideas of F.A. von Hayek, a champion of free-market capitalism. Also, concerns are rising about the EU’s climate policy, which is seen as potentially harmful to the wealth of EU citizens due to its prohibitions and regulations.

The proposed extension of the swap line agreement with China could provide a lifeline to Argentina, allowing it to diversify its financial resources and reduce reliance on the dollar.

Tokenization is transforming the landscape of investment. It drives financial inclusion by making asset classes like treasury bonds accessible to the masses. Moreover, the promise of enhanced liquidity, lower costs, and higher efficiency make tokenized treasury bonds a highly appealing option for both novice and seasoned investors.

Bitcoin Payments App Strike’s Unprecedented Expansion The Bitcoin-focused payments firm Strike will expand its app to more than 65 countries from the current U.S., El Salvador, and Argentina base. Strike CEO Jack Mallers made the announcement on Friday at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami Beach, Florida. The Strike app uses Bitcoin and Lightning –…

The ongoing war in Ukraine was a central topic, with the G7 aiming to show unity and support for Ukraine. This included discussions about providing more weapons, political support, and financial assistance to Ukraine, intensifying sanctions on Russia, and forcing countries that help Russia circumvent sanctions to comply with them. However, there were differences in the G7 countries’ approaches to issues such as negotiation strategies, China’s role, and whether to ban exports to Russia​.

As we head into the second half of 2023, the global economy is on a slow recovery path, navigating uncertainties of high inflation and ongoing pandemic effects. Advanced economies are showing resilience, buoyed by China’s late-2022 reopening, leading to a 2.5% predicted global GDP growth this year. The US and Eurozone economies maintain momentum despite…