Geopolitical

Gold steady as geopolitical risks counter higher Treasury yields
Gold steady as geopolitical risks counter higher Treasury yields
GOLD prices held steady on Wednesday (Apr 17) as safe-haven demand for bullion amid the Middle East conflict partially offset pressure from higher US Treasury yields.Spot gold held its...
US: Stocks fall sharply on geopolitical worries
US: Stocks fall sharply on geopolitical worries
WALL Street stocks finished a volatile week sharply lower, falling on Friday on anxiety over a potential escalation of conflict in the Middle East.Market watchers cited worries about an imminent attack...
Oil settles higher as Russia orders output cuts, geopolitical tensions persist
Oil settles higher as Russia orders output cuts, geopolitical tensions persist
OIL prices settled higher on Monday (Mar 25) as orders from the Russian government to curb oil output, and attacks on energy infrastructure in both Russia and Ukraine offset...
Finland Elects President In New Geopolitical Landscape
Two seasoned politicians face off in Finland's presidential election on Sunday, with the president's role having gained importance in light of the country's NATO membership and rising tensions with...
Global Maritime Trade Sails Into Geopolitical Storm
International maritime trade has hit stormy waters as attacks by Yemen's Huthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea has reduced the availability of ships, causing freight rates to...
The Russian Ban On Japanese Seafood Imports: Safety Concern Or Geopolitical Tool?
* This is a contributed article and this content does not necessarily represent the views of IBTimes.In October 2023, Russia decided to ban all seafood imports from Japan, over...
‘Strong Enough Now’: BRICS Nations Eye Global Geopolitical Shift
The BRICS group GDP growth AFP Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies, which account for about a quarter of the world's wealth, meet in Johannesburg this week looking to...
IMF Warns Geopolitical Fragmentation Could Raise Financial Stability Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. Reuters Rising geopolitical tensions and the resulting fragmentation of the global...