US gas prices have surged to an average of $3.94 per gallon, increasing 15 cents in…
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.
Pending US home sales drop 5.4% in June amid affordability
Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell 5.4% in June, according to the National Association…
Iran Warns of Bab el-Mandeb Closure Amid Rising Tensions
Iran's recent warning regarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has raised concerns about potential maritime disruptions. The…
Airlines Report $25.11 Billion Profit Before Iran Conflict
The world's nine most profitable airlines reported a combined net profit of $25.11 billion (€22 billion)…
U.S. Blockades Iranian Ports Amid Hormuz MoU Tensions
The United States has resumed blockading Iranian ports, escalating tensions just weeks after a memorandum of…
China’s AI Spending to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Sector
China's advanced manufacturing sector is poised to benefit significantly from a surge in artificial intelligence (AI)…
Singapore to Reinforce Trusted Hub Status Amid US-China
Singapore plans to strengthen its position as a trusted global hub amid rising geopolitical tensions between…
UK economy grows 0.1% in May amid Iran war energy costs
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, despite the ongoing conflict in Iran impacting energy…
US Strikes on Iran Heighten Middle East Tensions, Oil Rises
Tensions in the Middle East escalated following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, raising concerns over the…
RBI Seeks Answers on Slow FCNR Deposit Inflows
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated discussions with commercial banks regarding the slower-than-expected inflows…