Zhang Yichen, CEO of Citic Capital Holdings, suggested that buyout funds, rather than initial public offerings…
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.
Gold price tests $4,000 support amid geopolitical tensions
Gold prices have reached a critical juncture, trading around $4,000 after a significant correction from record…
West Asia tensions push oil prices, impact markets ahead
Tensions in West Asia have led to fluctuations in oil prices, impacting market sentiment this week.…
Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Global Energy Trade
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly disrupted global energy trade, affecting fuel…
Tel Aviv tops list as world’s most expensive city for meals
Tel Aviv has emerged as the world's most expensive city to buy a McDonald's meal, with…
France, Germany to deepen nuclear cooperation by year-end
France and Germany announced a new nuclear cooperation initiative on Friday, with plans for the German…
China begins untangling banks from property sector risks
China is initiating a significant restructuring of its financial system to reduce the systemic risks associated…
China’s Moonshot Plans IPO Valued Over US$30 Billion Soon
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong…
Strait of Hormuz Emerges as Key Bargaining Chip for Iran
Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a central issue in its negotiations…
Hong Kong’s secondary property market cools after strong
Hong Kong's secondary residential property market is experiencing a slowdown following a robust first half of…