International Finance
Iran on the Brink: An Economic Autopsy of a Revolution
An economic autopsy of Iran’s recent uprising, revealing how financial collapse, sanctions, and a failed economy fueled the nation’s largest protests.
London Calling: Is a New Era of UK-EU Financial Cooperation on the Horizon?
A new push for UK-EU financial cooperation is underway. What does this mean for investors, the economy, and the future of finance post-Brexit?
The Venezuelan Gambit: Why Saudi Arabia is Watching Every Move
A US deal with Venezuela has global implications, and nowhere are they being watched more closely than in Saudi Arabia. Here’s why Riyadh is so invested.
Beyond the Headline: Why a US Bill to Prevent Annexing Greenland Matters for Your Portfolio
A US Senate bill to prevent the annexation of Greenland reveals the deep link between geopolitics, resource competition, and the stability of the global economy.
Crude Politics: The Financial Fallout of a US-Cuba-Venezuela Showdown
A vow to sever the Venezuela-Cuba oil lifeline signals major geopolitical risk, with deep implications for the economy, finance, and investment strategy.
Venezuela’s $150 Billion Default: Deconstructing the Most Complex Debt Restructuring in History
Venezuela’s $150B+ default is poised to become the most complex sovereign debt restructuring in history. This analysis deconstructs the key players and risks.
The Treasury’s Grand Slam: Deconstructing the US’s “Homerun Deal” on the Argentine Peso
A deep dive into the US Treasury’s “homerun” deal on the Argentine peso, exploring the strategy, context, and implications for the global economy.
The Billion-Dollar Phantom: How an Alleged Crime Lord’s Arrest Exposes the Dark Side of Global Finance
The arrest of alleged billionaire crime lord Chen Zhi in Cambodia exposes a dark nexus of finance, geopolitics, and sophisticated transnational crime.
The PDVSA Gambit: Unpacking the Economic Fallout of U.S. Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil
A deep dive into the 2019 U.S. sanctions on Venezuela’s PDVSA, analyzing the profound impact on global finance, oil markets, and the investing world.
Venezuela’s Black Gold: The Ultimate High-Risk, High-Reward Investment?
A temporary lift on US sanctions has opened Venezuela’s massive oil reserves to investors. Is it a generational opportunity or a catastrophic risk?
Venezuela at a Crossroads: Political Turmoil, Economic Collapse, and What It Means for Global Investors
Venezuela’s political standoff between Maduro and Machado has profound implications for its shattered economy, global finance, and high-risk investors.
Narco-State Economics: Unpacking the Financial Fallout of the Maduro Indictment
The US indictment of Nicolás Maduro reveals more than a crime; it’s a case study in narco-state economics and the ultimate form of sovereign risk.