Victor Willis, the lead singer of the disco group Village People, died on June 30, 2026,…
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.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal from Lawyer in Abuse Case
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from attorney Richard Trahant, who was fined $400,000 for…
Medicare Launches Discount Program for Weight Loss Drugs
On Wednesday, Medicare began a temporary program that allows qualifying adults to access popular weight loss…
Record Heat Waves Hit Europe and US Amid Climate Concerns
Europe and the United States are experiencing severe heat waves, with record temperatures reported in both…
Russian Attacks Kill Three in Ukraine Amid Retaliatory
Russian drone strikes in southeastern Ukraine killed at least three people and injured more than a…
Indonesia Faces Rolling Blackouts Amid Coal Shortages
Indonesia has experienced widespread rolling blackouts throughout June, affecting major islands including Java, Sumatra, Bali, and…
US, Iran to Discuss Regional Tensions in Qatar Talks
The United States and Iran are set to hold high-level talks in Qatar aimed at addressing…
Hongkongers Celebrate Handover Anniversary with Discounts
Hong Kong residents enthusiastically participated in celebrations on July 1, taking advantage of various discounts and…
Trump Discloses Over $100 Million in Bitcoin Holdings
Former President Donald Trump revealed in an ethics filing that he holds more than $100 million…