Apple announced a price increase of approximately 20% on many of its MacBook models this week,…
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.
Australian Man Arrested in Thailand Over Teen’s Murder
An Australian man was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday in connection with the alleged…
Malaysia’s Johor Election Campaign Begins Ahead of Polls
Malaysia's Johor state commenced a 14-day election campaign on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with 172 candidates…
Belgium Advances in World Cup, Iran Awaits Group Stage Fate
Belgium secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a decisive 5-1 victory over…
Iran Faces Economic Crisis After Three-Month Conflict
Iran is grappling with an estimated US$270 billion in damages following a three-month conflict, plunging 4…
United Airlines Jet Nearly Collides with Drone Near Newark
A United Airlines passenger jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while landing at Newark…
UK Introduces New Asylum Routes Amid Immigration Pressure
The UK Home Office has announced plans to introduce new 'capped safe and legal' routes for…
ASEAN Shifts Strategy on Myanmar Amid Ongoing Political
As ASEAN foreign ministers prepare for a pivotal meeting in Manila on July 21-22, a notable…
Travel Surge Expected for Fourth of July Amid Squeeze
As the Fourth of July approaches, travel experts anticipate a significant surge in holiday travelers, with…
California Court Upholds Weinstein Conviction, Resentencing
An appeals court in California has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 conviction for rape and sexual assault…