International

The US Dollar’s Reign: Can China’s Challenge Succeed?

The US Dollar’s Reign: Can China’s Challenge Succeed?

China is using a moment of global uncertainty to press its long-standing ambition of expanding the international role of its currency. Market volatility, a weakening US dollar, and...

Economy

Italy’s Family Firms: Succession Without Strategic Drift

Italy’s Family Firms: Succession Without Strategic Drift

Family-owned enterprises hold a predominant place within the Italian private sector, both in scale and cultural weight. Research and academic analyses suggest that these family-run companies make up a substantial majority of Italy’s businesses and generate a considerable portion ...