The Econ Odyssey
Chronicling my journey through money, markets and mayhem!
Category: International Economics
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How safe-haven demand, geopolitics, central banks and monetary forces are pushing gold prices to new levels. Gold has been one of the standout storylines in global markets recently — not just in spikes but in sustained strength. Prices climbed sharply in 2025, with gold rising more than 60% in some benchmarks and breaching record nominal…
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When people talk about global power, they usually talk about armies, trade agreements, or technology. They rarely talk about currency. And yet, the most powerful economic tool in the world may not be military or diplomatic — it may be the fact that the US dollar sits at the center of global finance. The dollar…
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You’ve probably seen it on the news: “The rupee weakens against the dollar.”“The dollar strengthens globally.”“The currency has depreciated by 3%.” And unless you’re traveling or importing something, it feels distant. But exchange rates quietly shape: The exchange rate is simply the price of one currency in terms of another. And like all prices in…
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When war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, it was easy to think of it as a regional crisis. Two neighbouring countries. A geopolitical conflict. Tragic, but distant. And yet, within weeks, fuel prices spiked across continents. Food prices surged in countries thousands of kilometres away. Inflation worsened almost everywhere. Central banks scrambled. Governments panicked.…
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