As the United States intensifies its economic pressure on Iran, senior officials believe that sanctions may…
Category: Geopolitical
Geopolitics through the lens of capital: sanctions, trade policy, elections, conflicts and energy security, read as inputs to risk pricing. We track how political events reach commodity prices, sovereign spreads and equity risk premia. The focus is on the transmission channel to markets, not on the politics itself.
Mapletree launches first China logistics fund with $221
Mapletree Investments has launched its first China logistics fund, managing approximately 1.5 billion yuan (US$221.6 million)…
Taiwan Detains Nvidia Employee in AI Chip Smuggling Probe
Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee amid an investigation into the alleged smuggling of AI…
Iran, Oman Negotiate Shipping Deal Amid Hormuz Tensions
Iran and Oman are reportedly negotiating a plan to ensure the safe passage of vessels through…
Saudi Arabia Considers Crude Price Hike Amid Red Sea
Saudi Arabia is contemplating an increase in crude oil prices for Asian markets due to rising…
Trump Sees Good Chance for Iran Deal Amid Conflict Pause
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that there is a "good chance" of reaching a…
Russia Eyes $40 Billion in Pension Funds for War Costs
The Russian government is considering a draft legislation to transfer nearly $40 billion from private pension…
Quant Funds Net Buyers Amid China’s Equity Market Slump
Quantitative funds have faced scrutiny for their role in the recent decline of Chinese equities, with…
Michael Burry’s Bearish AI Bets Pressure China’s Stock
Michael Burry, known for his role in the 2008 financial crisis, has increased his bearish positions…
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Red Sea Shipping, Traffic Declines
Houthi attacks have disrupted shipping traffic in the Red Sea, particularly affecting routes through the Bab…