The United States has eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days, allowing the release of…
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.
Tech Sell-Off Hits South Korea’s Kospi Amid Global Market Concerns
South Korea's stock market experienced a dramatic decline, with the Kospi index plummeting nearly 10% on…
Ukraine Escalates Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ukraine's military has significantly intensified its drone campaign against Russian targets, launching an average of 200…
Fire in Lucknow Building Claims 15 Lives, Inquiry Launched
A devastating fire in a commercial building in Lucknow, India, has resulted in at least 15…
Ecuador Activist’s Murder Raises Alarms Over Corruption and Violence
A Polish anti-corruption activist in Ecuador, Monika Silva Koniuszek, was found dead in her home on…
Australia Retains Paraquat Use Amid Global Bans Over Health Concerns
Australia will continue to permit the use of the herbicide paraquat, despite its ban in over…
Chinese EV Brands Poised to Challenge European Luxury Market
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are increasingly positioned to overtake traditional European luxury car brands, according…
US-Iran Talks Progress Towards Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
US Vice President JD Vance has reported significant progress in negotiations with Iranian officials in Switzerland,…
EU Criticized for Hosting Taliban Amid Rights Violations Concerns
The European Union is facing intense backlash for its decision to host a Taliban delegation in…
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Rises Amid US-Iran Negotiations
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually increasing, though it remains significantly below pre-war levels,…