Oil prices surged on Monday as hostilities escalated between the United States and Iran over the…
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.
South Korean Sailor Found Dead Near North Korea Border
A South Korean sailor who went missing during a patrol near the Northern Limit Line has…
US Launches Strikes Against Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
The U.S. military initiated a new series of airstrikes against Iran on Sunday, escalating tensions in…
Nine Killed as Russia and Ukraine Exchange Missile Strikes
Nine people were killed in a series of drone and missile attacks between Russia and Ukraine…
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Fall; Recovery Underway
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced on Sunday that he was hospitalized after a fall…
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies from Cardiovascular Disease
Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died from aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a…
UK Economy Loses £28.5bn Annually Due to Disciplinary Issues
The UK economy incurs an estimated loss of £28.5 billion each year due to poorly executed…
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Fall; Recovery Underway
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell revealed on Sunday that a fall led to his hospitalization, marking the…
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Fall, Recovering in Rehab
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized following a fall last month, he announced on Sunday.…
South Africa Deports Over 53,000 Foreign Nationals in
South Africa has deported more than 53,000 foreign nationals as part of a major crackdown on…