2026-01-19 14:00:20

The golden age of the World Economic Forum—when Western influence seemed unchallenged—might be coming to an end. According to analyst Thierry Malleret, the institution's traditional "fence-sitting" approach, which once allowed it to navigate international tensions skillfully, is now becoming impossible to maintain.

The shifting geopolitical landscape means major players no longer tolerate institutional neutrality. As economic power redistributes globally, institutions built on Western-centric models face mounting pressure to take sides. This realignment isn't just political theater—it reflects deeper changes in how capital flows, how markets operate, and where economic decisions actually get made.

For traders and investors watching macro trends, this signals something bigger: the unipolar world that shaped markets for decades is fragmenting. When institutions lose their balancing power, volatility tends to follow.

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HashBard

· 01-19 14:29

ngl the whole "WEF losing its fence-sitting power" thing reads like watching a narrative arc collapse in real time... capital's finally picking sides and it slaps different

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APY追逐者

· 01-19 14:28

The WEF's neutral balancing game is no longer sustainable; it's about time for the new order to take the stage. Capital flows are changing, and institutions also need to choose sides. This wave of geopolitical restructuring is an opportunity for us.

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QuietlyStaking

· 01-19 14:26

The WEF's old trick of playing fence-sitter finally can't be played anymore. Come to think of it, it was about time. As the power center shifts, who still falls for this neutral facade? --- With the arrival of the multipolar era, this round really depends on who can buy the dip. When institutions lose their balancing role, the market starts to go crazy. Are we ready to buy the dip? --- The decline of Western discourse power is really accelerating, as seen from institutions like the WEF. The next step depends on where capital flows. --- In simple terms, it's the end of an old era. The WEF's approach back then doesn't work in a multipolar world at all, and a choice will inevitably have to be made. --- Capital flows change, market structure reshapes, volatility soars... Opportunities and risks are both here. The key is how quickly someone reacts.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-19 14:23

The WEF's set of middle-ground narratives are no longer effective. In plain terms, Western influence is weakening. Does this really favor shorting European and American assets?

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PuzzledScholar

· 01-19 14:23

The WEF system has already gone bankrupt; someone should have spoken out earlier.

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Rekt_Recovery

· 01-19 14:13

ngl this wef fence-sitting era ending is giving major liquidation vibes for macro traders... the moment institutions can't hedge both sides anymore, volatility goes nuclear fr

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