Colorado Governor Jared Polis fired two members of the state’s clemency board on Wednesday after they…
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.
PDD Expands in Xiongan After Regulatory Challenges
PDD Holdings, the operator of online marketplaces Temu and Pinduoduo, is expanding its presence in the…
Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv, Injures
Russian forces attacked Kyiv on Tuesday with missiles and drones, hitting residential buildings and injuring at…
Kyiv Hit by Russian Strikes Amid Zelensky’s Warning
A series of explosions struck Kyiv overnight into Thursday, following a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Paramedics Respond to Cardiac Arrest at McConnell’s Home
Paramedics were dispatched to Senator Mitch McConnell's residence on Wednesday in response to a report of…
Iran to Establish Communication Channel with US After Talks
Iran announced on Wednesday that it will create a "communication channel" with the United States to…
China Imposes Export Controls Amid Rising Japan Tensions
China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese companies, marking a significant escalation in tensions…
Venezuela Earthquakes Kill Over 2,295, Injure Thousands
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, resulting in at least 2,295 fatalities…
California Bans ‘Sell By’ Labels to Reduce Food Waste
California has enacted a law banning 'sell by' food labels starting Wednesday, aiming to reduce food…
Ten Arrested in Los Angeles Sex Trafficking Operation
Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with a sex trafficking operation in Los Angeles that…