Geopolitical Risk
Copper Market Faces Conflicting Signals Amid Iran Crisis and Energy Transition
Copper prices are experiencing volatility due to the Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz closure, but long-term demand from electrification is expected to drive the market.
Gold Prices Slide Amid Iran Tensions and Strong Dollar
Gold fell about 2% to around $4,521 as escalating Gulf tensions boosted oil and a stronger dollar weighed on the metal, with long-term outlook remaining positive for industry players.
Brent Crude Hits Four-Year High as Iran Conflict Disrupts Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices spiked to a four-year high on Thursday due to fears of an escalating US-Iran conflict, which threatens oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global supplies.
GBA Business Confidence Holds Steady Amid Middle East Conflict, Hong Kong Seen Resilient
The latest Standard Chartered GBAI shows business sentiment in the Greater Bay Area remained stable in Q1 2026 despite geopolitical and trade headwinds, with Hong Kong expected to maintain solid growth.
Gold Prices Dip as Iran Talks Ease Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Rate Cut Hopes Resurface
Gold edged down from near $4,800 per ounce as easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz reduced immediate inflation fears and revived expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
New ETF Targets Rare Earth Investments Outside China Amid Geopolitical Supply Concerns
The launch of the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF reflects growing efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains away from Chinese dominance, addressing national security and green energy vulnerabilities.
Major Cryptocurrencies Demonstrate Stability Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Bitcoin and Ethereum show resilience as geopolitical tensions drive investors toward safer assets, highlighting cryptocurrencies' evolving role in global markets.
Gold Prices Approach $4,000 Mark as Economic and Geopolitical Factors Drive Record Gains
Gold prices have surged more than 50% this year to approach $4,000 per ounce, marking the steepest annual climb since the 1970s oil shocks as market conditions and geopolitical tensions drive investor demand for the precious metal.
THEBAILEYOFFI Investment Consortium Expands Cross-Border Stability Operations Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Canadian executive Illya Bailey's THEBAILEYOFFI Investment Consortium is deploying risk-aligned capital across essential North American sectors, providing critical infrastructure stability and emergency response capabilities during a period of cross-border volatility.