China has intensified its maritime activities in the Pacific, conducting unprecedented 'law enforcement' operations far from…
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.
Oil Prices Plummet Amid Resumption of Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the recent Iran war, with Brent…
Ukraine Recovery Conference Opens Amid Tensions with Poland
The Ukraine Recovery Conference commenced in Gdańsk on Thursday, but the absence of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Venezuela Hit by Dual Earthquakes, 32 Confirmed Dead as Emergency Declared
Venezuela's northern coast experienced two powerful earthquakes late Wednesday, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and…
Whitney Houston Estate Denies Oprah’s Claims of Drug Use During Fall
Whitney Houston's estate has publicly refuted claims made by Oprah Winfrey regarding the singer's alleged drug…
China-Japan Flights Plummet Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions
The number of flights between China and Japan has dropped by 57% for the summer travel…
Iran and US Clash Over Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
Tensions escalate as Iran and the United States engage in conflicting narratives over control of the…
Pakistan Mediates Iran Deal, Seeks to Enhance Global Standing
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the recent U.S.-Iran framework peace deal, a development…
Hong Kong to Prioritize Case Reviews for Repentant Protesters Amid Tensions
Hong Kong's Secretary for Security, Chris Tang, announced that individuals arrested during the 2019 anti-extradition bill…
Trump’s Rally Marks Start of 250th Anniversary Amid Political Tensions
President Donald Trump launched the 250th anniversary celebrations of the United States with a rally-style speech…