Geopolitical Risks

BOJ Flags Rising Inflation Risks from Middle East Tensions, Hints at Further Rate Hikes

BOJ Flags Rising Inflation Risks from Middle East Tensions, Hints at Further Rate Hikes

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warned that rising crude oil prices amid Middle East tensions are creating upside inflation risks, signaling the central bank may continue raising interest rates if price pressures persist.

June 9, 2026
Geopolitical Risks Drive Copper Market Volatility Away from Fundamentals, ING Analysis Shows

Geopolitical Risks Drive Copper Market Volatility Away from Fundamentals, ING Analysis Shows

The copper market is experiencing heightened volatility due to geopolitical uncertainties, with prices reacting more to political news than traditional supply-demand factors, according to ING, while industry players like Numa Numa Resources Inc. remain focused on long-term structural demand.

May 11, 2026