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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.
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…
India turns to UAE ports amid West Asia energy conflict
New Delhi: India is increasingly relying on the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Fujairah and Khor Fakkan…
China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3% in second quarter 2023
China's economy grew by 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2023, a decline from 5%…
Iran Ends US Talks, Claims June Agreement No Longer Valid
Iran announced on Wednesday that it is no longer bound by a June agreement with the…
Nuclear Fusion Investments Reach Record $4.5 Billion in 2025
Global private investments in nuclear fusion surged to a record $4.48 billion in 2025, marking a…
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…