International Investing
Clash of Titans: Trump, Exxon, and the High-Stakes Gamble for Venezuelan Oil
A clash between Donald Trump and Exxon’s CEO over investing in Venezuela highlights the growing political risks facing multinational corporations in a volatile world.
The $22 Billion Energy Gambit: Chevron and a PE Giant Eye a Sanctioned Russian Prize
A look at the $22bn bid by Chevron and Quantum Energy Partners for sanctioned Russian oil giant Lukoil’s international assets, a major geopolitical move.
Clash of the Titans: Why the Saudi-UAE Rivalry is Redefining Middle East Finance and Investing
The once-solid alliance between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has fractured into an intense economic and political rivalry, reshaping finance and investing in the Gulf.
Navigating the Tides of Power: Why Hanwha’s Stake in Austal is a Global Economic Bellwether
Australia’s conditional approval for Hanwha to raise its stake in shipbuilder Austal highlights the new era of geopolitical finance and national security.
Navigating the Tides of Power: Hanwha’s Strategic Stake in Austal Signals a New Era in Geopolitical Investing
Australia’s approval of Hanwha’s stake in shipbuilder Austal marks a new era in geopolitical finance, blending national security with strategic investment.
Coupang’s Crisis: What a 34 Million Account Data Leak Means for Investors and the Global Economy
A massive data leak at Coupang, South Korea’s e-commerce giant, has exposed 34 million accounts, raising alarms for investors and the global economy.
Trump, Xi, and a High-Stakes Phone Call: What It Means for the Global Economy and Your Investments
A phone call between Donald Trump and Japan’s PM hints at major shifts in global economic and security policy, with huge implications for investors.
The Trillion-Dollar Handshake: Decoding the High-Stakes Intersection of Geopolitics and Finance
A look at the intersection of geopolitics and finance, where a trillion-dollar deal overshadowed a major international controversy, reshaping investment risk.
Beyond the Handshake: Decoding the Economic Impact of the “Strongest Ever” US-Japan Alliance
Beyond the handshake, a strong US-Japan alliance has profound implications for the global economy, investing, financial technology, and the stock market.
Economic Warfare: Unpacking the US Sanctions on Russia’s Energy Giants
An in-depth analysis of US sanctions on Russia’s energy giants and the profound impact on global finance, investing, and the economy.
Kremlin’s Old Ghost: Why New Charges Against a Former Oligarch Rattle Global Finance
Russia’s new charges against Mikhail Khodorkovsky are a critical signal for investors about geopolitical risk and the stability of the Russian economy.
The Price of Politics: Why Your Next Global Deal Could Come with a Hefty Discount
The Nexperia case in the Netherlands heralds a new era of M&A, where geopolitical risk forces a “political risk discount” on international deals.