A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while navigating the Strait 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.
Weinstein’s New York Rape Charge Dropped After Accuser Withdraws
Harvey Weinstein has avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser,…
U.S.-Iran Conflict Costs Soar Amid Shift in Military Strategy
The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has incurred an estimated $35 billion in direct military costs since its…
Tommy Robinson’s Controversial Interview Costs Australian TV Host His Job
Tommy Robinson's recent appearance on a radio show has led to significant repercussions for Australian television…
Germany Reopens Debate on ‘Opt-Out’ Organ Donation System
Germany's Bundestag is revisiting the contentious issue of organ donation, considering a shift from the current…
U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Restrictions Ahead of Midterms
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to impose restrictions on mail-in…
France Shuts Nuclear Reactors Amid Record Heatwave and Environmental Concerns
France's state-owned energy company EDF has temporarily shut down two nuclear reactors due to a record-breaking…
Archbishop of Canterbury Urges End to Israeli Occupation of Palestine
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of…
Apple Raises Prices on Key Products Amid Memory Chip Shortage
Apple has announced price increases on several of its popular products, including the MacBook and iPad,…
Europe Endures Record Heat Wave Amid Climate Crisis
Europe is grappling with an unprecedented heat wave, with temperatures soaring to record levels across multiple…