An epitaph for donald trump

“The dollar is the cornerstone of US power… it is the main weapon used by the US to maintain its power… [But] as soon as the political leadership decided to use the US dollar as a political instrument

“Perhaps he’ll do an Elvis and have a fatal heart attack on the loo,” a friend muttered this week. Like most investors, she is having trouble getting used to the idea that the US president has become

In the final days of his presidency, Richard ...

Issue of the week: currency gyrations The “debasement ...

IN 2025, DONALD TRUMP RETURNED TO GLOBAL CENTER stage with big plans. In year one of his second term, he expanded the formal and informal powers of the presidency in ways that challenge the American p

We’ve seen some memorable photos during Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House. From globally significant moments to quirky, unexpected, snapshots, Peter Dench presents 20 powerful images, reflecting a presidency under the spotlight