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March 17, 2011

The World Next Week on Injured Reserve

U.S. President Obama meets with Ireland's Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the White House. (Jason Reed/courtesy Reuters) Technical problems derailed today’s recording of The World Next Week. No, that is not…

U.S. President Obama meets with Ireland’s Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the White House.
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

September 4, 2006

China
Why aren’t Chinese reserves growing faster?

In July, China’s reserves increased by $13.4b or so, reaching $954.5 b.  China’s July trade surplus was $14.6b.    Valuation changes from moves in the euro-dollar didn’t have much of an impact i…

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

May 30, 2006

China
China probably holds over 70% of its reserves in dollars

Or, rather, it almost certainly held at least 70% of its reserves in in June 2005.   At the end of June 2005, China’s reserves – counting reserves transferred to the state banks – were around $770b. …

Blog Post by Brad W. Setser Follow the Money

December 4, 2023

Budget, Debt, and Deficits
The U.S. National Debt Dilemma

With the U.S. national debt already exceeding $16 trillion, President Trump’s tax reform and budget deals with Congress have added to the country’s deficits. CFR explores the origins of the national debt, the risks it presents, and the outlook for change.

An exterior view of the U.S. Treasury building from below
Backgrounder by James McBride, Noah Berman, and Anshu Siripurapu Renewing America

October 18, 2024

United States
Election 2024: Is the United States Ready to Confront the Axis of Autocracies?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: Rising cooperation among China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will likely test whoever takes office…

Putin and Kim Jong-un at Pyongyang Summit
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

September 10, 2012

Fossil Fuels
Lessons Learned From the 2011 Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release

Overview In this Working Paper, Blake Clayton analyzes the 2011 International Energy Agency (IEA)–coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves to shed light on the political underpinnings a…

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Report by Blake Clayton