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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.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel
Iran has declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly disrupting maritime traffic in the…
Australia’s Auction Clearance Rates Hit Six-Year Low Amid Economic Strain
Australia's housing market is facing significant challenges as auction clearance rates have plummeted to a six-year…
H5N1 Bird Flu Triggers Lockdown of Poultry Farms in Western Australia
Poultry farms across Western Australia have initiated a complete lockdown following the detection of the highly…
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Raises Oil Prices Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following a U.S. attack, has significantly disrupted oil supply,…
Iran Gains Ground in Swiss Talks as Blockade Lifted and Assets Returned
Iran has achieved a significant breakthrough in negotiations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, leading to the…
Albanian Protests Erupt Over Kushner-Backed Resort Development
Mass protests have erupted in Albania against plans for a mega-resort on the island of Sazan,…
Ebola Outbreak Closes Key DRC-Rwanda Border, Disrupts Trade
The recent confirmation of an Ebola case in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has…
Australia Seizes Record Cocaine Haul in Major Drug Bust
Australian authorities have made the largest cocaine seizure in the country's history, confiscating 2.7 tonnes of…
Russian Troop Movements Threaten Strategic City in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have intensified their military presence around Kostyantynivka, a crucial city in eastern Ukraine, raising…