John Rapley
CanadaauthorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%John Rapley is an accomplished author and academic, known for his insightful analyses of global economics and politics. He has written notable works such as 'Why Empires Fall' and 'Twilight of the Money Gods', which explore the dynamics of power and finance in contemporary society. Dividing his time among London, Johannesburg, and Ottawa, Rapley's perspectives are shaped by his international experiences and scholarly expertise. His recent commentary addresses the complexities of Canada's trade relationships, particularly in the context of a potential shift towards greater economic engagement with China.
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John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Trump’s Iran-war disgrace cripples the U.S. and elevates ChinaCanada· 2026-06-19
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
In the Iran war, good news is bad news for oil, Canada and our futureCanada· 2026-03-07
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Tariff-mad Trump keeps talking big but plays a losing gameCanada· 2026-03-01
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose books include Why Empires Fall and Twilight of the Money Gods.
An Iran oil shock darkens prospects for all the money in the worldCanada· 2026-02-28John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
As Silicon Valley seeks pie-in-the-sky AI dreams, the bubble is deflatingCanada· 2026-02-22
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
What will finally bring down Donald Trump? Maybe it’s climate changeCanada· 2026-02-15John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Thank God for free trade, as the U.S. shoots itself in the footCanada· 2026-02-07
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
AI won’t take your job, but the AI bubble mightCanada· 2026-02-01
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Carney, Trump and the week at Davos that marked the decline of the WestCanada· 2026-01-24
John Rapley contributes a weekly economics column for The Globe and Mail.
Business Brief: Heralding the age of Western declineCanada· 2026-01-24
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose books include Why Empires Fall and Twilight of the Money Gods.
Quite the achievement for Mr. Carney in Beijing. Now what?Canada· 2026-01-16
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Why interest rates are down, but your mortgage isn’tCanada· 2025-12-14John Rapley is a contributing columnist and author whose works include discussions on empires and economics.
As Mr. Carney goes to Washington, he must stand firm and keep his elbows upCanada· 2025-12-06
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Bitcoin is now the barometer for the buckwild U.S. economy, and it looks badCanada· 2025-11-30
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose works include 'Why Empires Fall'.
Trump wants to play God with cheap money. It’s backfiring spectacularlyCanada· 2025-11-23
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
A muted COP30 belies declining Western fortunes in a changing worldCanada· 2025-11-15
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose books include Why Empires Fall.
Carney could have borrowed more and taken bigger risks in his budgetCanada· 2025-11-07
John Rapley is a contributing columnist and author whose works include discussions on empires and economics.
Mark Carney knows that his bread is now buttered in AsiaCanada· 2025-11-02John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Canada can’t live with such high immigration. We can’t live without it eitherCanada· 2025-10-25John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose books include Why Empires Fall and Twilight of the Money Gods.
Is the U.S. economy booming or busting? Who knowsCanada· 2025-10-19
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
This stock market boom is on borrowed time. And the bill keeps risingCanada· 2025-10-14John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Carney must remember: Trump’s sound and fury signify nothingCanada· 2025-10-11
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
The U.S. dollar is getting a bit green around the gillsCanada· 2025-10-04John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author.
The White House decides Argentina is too big to failCanada· 2025-09-27
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Red tape is sticky because capitalists do not necessarily love capitalismCanada· 2025-09-21
John Rapley commented on the state of Canada's economy compared to the U.S. economy.
Wall Street braces for quarter-end liquidity stress in funding marketsCanada· 2025-09-13
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Canada’s economy is bad. But the U.S. economy is worseCanada· 2025-09-13John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose books include Why Empires Fall.
Could a wildfire trigger the next market crash?Canada· 2025-09-06
John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and an author whose works include Why Empires Fall.
The markets will burn as Trump fiddles with the FedCanada· 2025-08-29John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail.
Once again, euphoria returns to the frothy markets. Is this for real?Canada· 2025-08-23
