Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Tuesday, August 18, closing at 67,460.73. Concerns over rising…
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.
Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz; Crew Member Injured
A vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile on Wednesday.…
Gold Prices Decline as Oil Rises Amid Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, August 18, due to rising oil prices and increasing U.S. Treasury…
UK Wage Growth Slows to 4.1% Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
Wage growth in the UK slowed in June as the ongoing conflict in Iran affected the…
China Cuts US Treasury Holdings to 18-Year Low in June
China reduced its holdings of US Treasuries to $633.4 billion in June. This is the lowest…
Global Stocks Decline Amid Middle East Tensions and Data
Global stocks fell on Monday as tensions in the Middle East continued to shake investor confidence.…
U.S. Navy Awards $23 Billion Contract for Tomahawk Missiles
The U.S. Navy has awarded a $23 billion contract to RTX Corp. to boost production of…
Top Russian Economist Fired After Criticizing War Impact
Andrey Klepach, chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, was dismissed after making critical comments…
China Curtails 360 TWh of Renewable Energy in H1 2026
China curtailed 360 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar and wind power from January to June 2026. This…
US Urges Allies to Choose Between AI Frameworks This Week
The United States plans to inform many countries that they must choose between its Pax Silica…