The British pound surged to its strongest level against the U.S. dollar since October 2021, trading above \$1.37 as markets weigh the next catalysts for further gains. Driven predominantly by a softer dollar, sterling’s rally has reignited debate over the… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Surging Energy Demand and Fossil Fuel Dependence Drive CO₂ Emissions to Record High
Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector climbed to an unprecedented 40.8 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record highs. Despite a historic surge in renewable energy capacity, the world’s appetite for power… Read More ›
US Treasury Yields Slide as Market Forces Outpace Fed’s Patience
Despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s insistence that the central bank is in no rush to trim its benchmark rate, U.S. Treasury yields have trended lower in recent sessions. The retreat comes amid shifting market expectations, ebbing inflation pressures and… Read More ›
Trump’s Metal Levies Rattle Retail Aisles as Packaging Costs Surge
President Trump’s decision to double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50 percent has sent shockwaves through America’s packaging supply chain, translating into higher costs that are now rippling through the grocery aisles. What began as a measure designed… Read More ›
China’s Exploitation of Myanmar Fuels Its Rare Earth Metals Hegemony
In recent years, Beijing has quietly leveraged Myanmar’s rich ionic clay deposits to cement its global dominance in the rare earth metals sector. While China remains the world’s top producer of these critical minerals, it now relies heavily on imports… Read More ›
Oil Slumps as Middle East Ceasefire Announcement Unwinds Risk Premium
Brent crude futures plunged to their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Israel and Iran have agreed to a full ceasefire, extinguishing fears of supply disruptions that had driven prices… Read More ›
Trump Credits Himself for Israel–Iran Truce, Highlights India–Pakistan Claims
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he described as a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, declaring that his personal intervention had ended a brief but intense 12-day conflict. Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump lauded the leaders… Read More ›
Japan’s Rare‑Earth Resilience Sets It Apart in China’s Export Squeeze
Long before Beijing’s recent curbs on rare‑earth exports rattled global supply chains, Japan had already built a robust defense against mineral vulnerability. A crucible moment in 2010—in which China abruptly curtailed shipments after a diplomatic dispute—prompted Tokyo to overhaul its… Read More ›
Middle East Strife Sparks Sharpest Equity Fund Exodus Since March
Global equity funds suffered their largest weekly net outflows in three months as escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with lingering U.S. trade uncertainties, prompted investors to pull nearly $20 billion from stock portfolios. The rout was most pronounced in… Read More ›
Global Oil Retreats as Washington Postpones Iran Intervention Decision
Oil markets dipped on Friday after the White House announced a postponement of any direct U.S. role in the escalating Iran–Israel conflict. Despite the pullback, crude futures remain on track for a third weekly advance, underpinned by lingering Middle East… Read More ›