A significant housing affordability crisis is escalating across Western nations, prompting urgent governmental action. In the…
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.
China Publishes Complete Tokyo War Trial Records in Historic Translation
China has released a comprehensive Chinese translation of the Tokyo War Trial records, marking a significant…
Somalia’s Sadia Moalim Ali Sentenced for Criticizing Government Online
Sadia Moalim Ali, a 27-year-old nursing graduate and rickshaw driver in Somalia, has been sentenced to…
US and Allies Conduct Major Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with China
The United States and its allies have ramped up military exercises in Asia, signaling a robust…
US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Surge in Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic
The recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran has led to a significant increase…
Youth Protests Erupt in India Demanding Education Reform
A viral youth movement in India has mobilized thousands in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of…
Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Crimea, Causing Power and Fuel Shortages
Ukrainian forces have escalated their military operations in Crimea, leading to significant power outages and fuel…
IRS Reinforces Human Oversight Amid Rise of AI in Tax Practices
The IRS has issued new guidance emphasizing that artificial intelligence (AI) should not replace human judgment…
WHO Warns of High Ebola Risk for South Sudan Amid DRC Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the potential for an Ebola…
Russia May Test NATO with Provocations in Baltic States and Poland
Latvian intelligence has warned that Russia is preparing potential military provocations in the Baltic states or…