On Wednesday, two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, leading to the collapse of a hotel where over…
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.
U.S. Offers $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Projects
The U.S. government announced $17.5 billion in loans aimed at financing the construction of large commercial…
Three Firefighters Killed in Colorado Wildfire Incident
Three firefighters died while battling the Knowles fire in western Colorado on Saturday, the U.S. Department…
Supreme Court Requires Warrants for Cellphone Location Data
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that police must obtain a warrant to access cellphone…
Luigi Mangione Delayed in Elevator Before Court Hearing
Luigi Mangione's federal court hearing was delayed on Monday after he became trapped in an elevator…
Volkswagen Plans 100,000 Layoffs Amid Industry Crisis
Volkswagen announced on Wednesday it may double its planned layoffs to 100,000 as it grapples with…
Alabama Man Dies While Disposing of Girlfriend’s Body
A man died in Alabama from a heart attack while attempting to discard the body of…
Mubadala Capital Bids $1.1 Billion for Disneyland Paris
Mubadala Capital has submitted a bid of $1.1 billion for Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs, the operator…
Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortages Amid Ukrainian Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged significant fuel shortages in the country, attributing the crisis…
Senate Ethics Panel Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against
The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a misconduct complaint against Senator Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., following an…