Russia is facing a major fuel crisis. As of Wednesday, petrol is available at fewer than…
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.
Trump Launches Unprecedented Economic Operation Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a new economic operation against Iran. He called it…
China Orders Firms to Block EU’s JD.com Investigation
China's government has ordered its entities not to help with an investigation by the European Union…
Zelenskyy Fires Aide Amid Major Anti-Corruption Probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Iryna Mudra, the deputy head of his office, on Wednesday. This…
Swiss Army Seeks CHF970 Million for Air Defence Upgrades
The Swiss government announced on Wednesday it will request an additional CHF970 million for air defense…
Nifty 50 Extends Losing Streak Amid West Asia Tensions
The Nifty 50 index fell for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, August 19, marking its…
Russians Withdraw Billions from Banks Amid War Funding Fears
Russians have withdrawn about €24.4 billion from banks in the first seven months of 2023. This…
China Fund Managers Favor AI Stocks Despite July Sell-Off
Fund managers in China have shown a strong interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks…
UAE Reports Two Missiles Fired from Iran, Trade Suspended
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported that two ballistic missiles were fired toward its territory from…
UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% as Energy Costs Surge
UK inflation increased to 2.9% in July. This rise was driven by higher energy prices during…