Olly Robbins, the former chief of the UK Foreign Office, is reportedly in discussions to assume…
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 Ruling Shields Bayer from Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, effectively…
DHS to Investigate Rising Deaths in ICE Detention Facilities
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) inspector general has announced two new reviews focused on Immigration…
US-China AI Race Heats Up as Officials Warn of Losing Global Leadership
American officials have intensified their rhetoric regarding the competition for global artificial intelligence (AI) leadership, framing…
Venezuela Declares Emergency as Earthquakes Claim 188 Lives
Venezuela is reeling from the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that struck central regions, resulting in…
Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile while navigating the Strait of…
Weinstein’s New York Rape Charge Dropped After Accuser Withdraws
Harvey Weinstein has avoided a fourth trial on a New York rape charge after his accuser,…
U.S.-Iran Conflict Costs Soar Amid Shift in Military Strategy
The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has incurred an estimated $35 billion in direct military costs since its…
Tommy Robinson’s Controversial Interview Costs Australian TV Host His Job
Tommy Robinson's recent appearance on a radio show has led to significant repercussions for Australian television…
Germany Reopens Debate on ‘Opt-Out’ Organ Donation System
Germany's Bundestag is revisiting the contentious issue of organ donation, considering a shift from the current…