US President Donald Trump has stirred speculation regarding the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…
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.
Escalating Violence in West Bank Threatens Palestinian Economy and Stability
The ongoing violence in the West Bank has reached alarming levels, with Israeli forces reportedly killing…
Australia’s Datacentre Boom Raises Sustainability Concerns
Australia is experiencing a significant datacentre boom, with plans for a massive hyperscale datacentre on Mamre…
Trial Begins for Man Accused of Causing Deadly Palisades Fire
The trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the catastrophic Palisades Fire in early 2025, has…
Tensions Rise in Iran as Leaked Correspondence Sparks Political Fallout
Tensions within the Iranian government have escalated following revelations from a former member of the negotiating…
Abiy Ahmed Wins Ethiopian Election Amid Rising Conflict Fears
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has secured a significant victory in the recent general election, with…
UK Faces Record-Breaking Heatwave with Health Risks and Infrastructure Strain
The UK is bracing for a record-breaking heatwave this week, with the Met Office predicting temperatures…
Europe Faces Resurgence of Power Politics Amid Global Tensions
The European Union (EU) is grappling with a resurgence of power politics, a stark contrast to…
UK Climate Activists Face Jury Trial Risks Amid Delays and Legal Changes
Climate activists in the UK are increasingly concerned that ongoing delays in their legal cases may…
Drake Dominates Billboard 200 with Historic Album Releases
Drake has made history by becoming the first artist to occupy the top three spots on…