Global private investments in nuclear fusion surged to a record $4.48 billion in 2025, marking a…
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 Korea’s Kospi Index Falls 7% Amid AI Stock Selloff
South Korea's Kospi index dropped as much as 7.3% on Wednesday, led by significant declines in…
US Strikes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
The U.S. military disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, escalating…
China’s economy shows mixed signals amid trade growth
China's economy is facing challenges as recent trade figures indicate better-than-expected exports, while GDP growth fell…
Bill Ackman Warns of China’s Threat in AI Arms Race
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has raised concerns about a growing technological arms race with China, emphasizing…
U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran Reimposed Amid Rising Tensions
The United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran on Wednesday as military strikes intensified in…
U.S. Crude Inventories Fall 1.7 Million Barrels Amid
U.S. crude oil inventories decreased by 1.7 million barrels for the week ending July 10, according…
U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Collapses, Oil Prices Surge Above $85
The U.S.-Iran cease-fire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz has deteriorated, leading to a spike…
Kazakhstan and China Strengthen Nuclear Energy Ties
Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency chairman, Almassadam Satkaliyev, is on a tour of nuclear facilities in China…
Japan to Invest $2.3 Trillion in AI and Robotics by 2040
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced a plan to invest ¥1 trillion (approximately…