The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in global oil and gas prices. In late February 2026, coordinated military operations by the United States and Israel against...
The ESG landscape in the United States is increasingly resembling a season of contrasts — where bright optimism and policy uncertainty coexist. Recent developments show that while corporate and financial...
U.S.-Iran tensions have created severe risks for global supply chains and raw material availability. The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary bottleneck; as a critical corridor for global energy and...
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+6.0%) continued to trump the MSCI World Index (+0.6%) as chipmakers thrive while big tech takes a dive. South Korea (+19.5%) maintained its top performer streak for 3...
The US-Israel war with Iran has made abundantly clear how much the world relies on energy from the Gulf region. Since the conflict began, oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, driven by...
The escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran in February/March 2026 represents a continuation of the conflict trajectory that began in June 2025. The earlier confrontation was triggered when...
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+8.0%) skyrocketed in January to kickstart 2026, while the MSCI World Index (+2.2%) was dragged down by underperforming US equities. South Korea (+24.0%) tripled the...
The Malaysian ringgit is finally showing signs of a meaningful turnaround. For much of the past five decades, the currency trended weaker, reflecting slower industrial growth and widening economic gaps...
Why Has Gold Become Popular Recently? Many countries have been gradually diversifying their reserves away from U.S. Treasuries and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. This trend accelerated after...
