What is the path to peace in Ukraine and what might Zelenskyy’s “plan to end the war” entail?
Great Game – Another cease-fire fata morgana?
Rundown of the week in geopolitical events most likely to impact your portfolio.
Can Ukraine drive to Moscow?
We take a closer look at the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East with tensions and market risks at very high levels
Great Game – Iranian attack in the next few days?
Here’s a quick rundown of the most important geopolitical risks right now!
Great Game – How to assess risks in Lebanon and Venezuela
Risk assessment of the situation in Lebanon and Venezuela
Great Game – 5 Things I Expect from Kamalanomics
Whoa, yet another completely historical weekend in the US Presidential Race. President Biden is out of contention in what was perhaps the most predictable thing in a completely unpredictable race so far. Now, as we discussed yesterday, Kamala Harris is entering the race as an underdog, but a Trump landslide in November is far from a foregone conclusion. I would still put Kamala at around 30% chance of winning the White House – especially due to all the uncertainty of this election cycle. The next debate is not until September 10th. so even if polls don’t swing in Kamala’s favor, she still has that joker up her sleeve. Usually, we wouldn’t expect debates to swing elections massively, but one debate performance just killed the candidacy of an incumbent President, so never say never! Now, while we had some grasp on what a second term Biden or Trump presidency would look like, most investors are in the dark over what to expect should Kamala win in November. In this piece, That’s important for two obvious reasons – 1) what to plan for if she wins and 2) which sectors could see movement if/when polls temporarily or permanently swing in Kamala’s favor. So without further ado – here’s my five predictions on what Kamalanomics might look like. 1. A tourist at the helm The main point here is that Kamala is NOT an economics major and has very little experience in managing the economy. She is a lawyer and former Attorney General, […]
Great Game – Trump: Election or Coronation?
This week’s edition of Great Game following a remarkable weekend. While we cover the Trump assassination attempt elsewhere, today we’ll concentrate on the political repercussions and discuss other pertinent issues, such as the Chinese Policy Plenary.
Great Game – Election Analysis for UK, France and Iran
We cover the three recent elections and what they mean for investors and geopolitics
Great Game – Biden in free-fall and a French Ménage à trois
With Biden nosediving in polls, France’s far right party is surging in the First round of legislative elections. What will this mean for markets?
Great Game – Israel and Hezbollah headed for war?
In our weekly geopolitical overview, we cover Israel-Hezbollah tensions, attacks on a beach in Crimea and an exciting political week ahead.
Great Game – Why Tesla is winning the EU-China trade war
Tesla is emerging as the clear winner of the EU-China trade war so far – why is that? And why are markets so panicky over the French election?
Great Game – Can the European Right leverage their victory?
How will the euro-sceptic parties wield their newly won political power over the next years? Why is EU entering the EV war and what might the effects of Indias current heatwave be?
Great Game – Why the Markets overreacted to Mexican Election
We cover the Mexican election and market reactions, the initial effects of Trumps verdict and finally the fragile Gaza peace process
Great Game – Israel and China testing boundaries
What to make of China’s drills off Taiwan and Israel’s standoff with Egypt?
Great Game – What will Raisi’s death mean for Iran’s future and the Middle East?
We cover the four most important geopolitical topics of the past week – Iran, Ukraine, Israel… and Congo!
Great Game – Why Putin fired Shoigu and Why Biden is going tough on China
Does the dismissal of Sergei Shoigu signal desperation or confidence from Putin? And why is Biden suddenly escalating the trade war with China?
Great Game – Peace or no Peace?
Do we have peace or don’t we? What going on in Gaza and what game is Israel and Hamas playing? Plus: What is the strategy behind Xi Jinping’s European tour?
Great Game – Could Biden have even more to fear from Trump’s trial?
With Biden catching up in polls, what effect could the “Hush Money” trial have on Trump’s campaign?
Great Game: Despite New Aid, Ukraine will lose within 12 months. Plan Accordingly!
The US Congress has passed major new aid for Ukraine, but it might be to late. Here’s our assessment and thoughts on how you can prepare for when Ukraine loses
Iran’s attack – Large in Size, Harmless in Effect. What’s next?
Undertanding Iran’s strike and what might come next – plus some potential solutions for the Red Sea crisis.
Iran/Israel debrief: A very soft response from Iran – No risk of wider war
Read our analysis before panicking and be ready for markets to open on Monday
Israel-Iran War Coming?
Are Israel and Iran headed for war? We give our analysis and paint out the most likely scenario.
Great Game – Israel running out of friends, China growing friendships
Israel is running out of sympathy, China is swaying a major neighbouring country and the Chips War is evolving
Great Game – Moscow terror, Netanyahu Furious and Biden climbing polls
Geopolitical analysis of the questions we’re getting the most
Great Game – Who can stop Putin? Can Nigeria keep out crypto?
Putin takes the expected win, but his real victory might come from inaction in the streets.
Great Game: Cannibals in Haiti and Mediators in Istanbul
We cover the hottest geopolitical topics relevant to your portfolio!
3 take-aways from Li Qiang’s speech
With China slowly emerging from the COVID abyss, what are their plans for economic recovery and long-term growth?
Great Game – Not another shutdown…
Congress fighting to avert a shutdown – is it really time for that again?
Great Game – Asian elections and Ukraine outlook
How do the elections in Indonesia and Pakistan affect global affairs and markets? And what’s the outlook in Ukraine after the switch of generals and death of Navalny?
Great Game – Why Gaza Ceasefire is Coming Within 2 Weeks
Our prediction points to a coming cease-fire in Gaza – Read why and how that could affect your portfolio