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When you throw pebbles in a pond, you get splashes and ripples, but drop a huge rock, you create a mini Tsunami. Similarly Geo-political turmoil, are potent enough to create tsunamis in financial markets, even if its for the short run. It has in the past, and it will in the future. De-stabilised Middle East, rise of new power in Saudi Arabia, aggressive China, Russia-US tensions, Turkey-Russia escalation, rise of autocratic but nationalists leaders such as Modi in India, Trump in United States, bin-Salman in Middle East, the Geo-Political unease hasn't been this tense in decades, so as a market participant you can never care less than ever.

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: Putin warns against military action on North Korea; warns planetary catastrophe

Sep 05, 2017 10:39 am UTC| Commentary

After the United States ratchet up its war rhetoric against North Korea and news came out that the United States is preparing to scrap the weight limit on South Korean warheads, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned...

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: China prepares to challenge dollar’s dominance in oil market

Sep 05, 2017 09:29 am UTC| Commentary

China is preparing to pose a credible challenge to the dominance of the United States dollars in the oil market, where contracts are usually priced in U.S. dollar and the majority of the trade payments take place in the...

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: Trump ready to remove weight limit on South Korean warheads

Sep 05, 2017 07:03 am UTC| Commentary

According to reports from the White House, the United States and South Korea has principally agreed to allow South Korea to deploy heavier warheads on its missiles after the latest provocations from the North, which...

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: G7 shows unity on North Korean H-bomb test

Sep 05, 2017 04:40 am UTC| Commentary

G7 countries, Japan, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, and Canada voiced their unity on the issue of North Korea after the isolated country conducted its first Hydrogen bomb test on Sunday. Though the...

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Global Geo-political Series: Trump defends his ‘Russia get along’ policy

Aug 29, 2017 10:45 am UTC| Commentary

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again defied his critics and the so called neo-conservatives in the U.S. Congress as he defended his getting along with Russia policy during a joint press conference after meeting...

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: U.S. and Japan agree to increase pressure on North Korea over missile tests; calls UNSC meeting

Aug 29, 2017 09:02 am UTC| Commentary Economy

After North Korea test-fired an intermediate range ballistic missile that flew 2700 km with a high altitude of 550 km and passed through the airspace of Japan before breaking into three parts and plunging into the sea....

Global Geopolitics Series

Global Geo-political Series: Trump takes fresh jab at Mexico and NAFTA; PM Trudeau unmoved

Aug 29, 2017 07:53 am UTC| Commentary Economy

After ramming both Mexico and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on last Sunday via tweeter, President Trump has once again taken a jab at both during a press conference with President Niinist of Finland. On...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Tesla Trims Prices on Models Y, X, S Amid Sales Dip; Musk Delays India Trip

Tesla has reduced the prices of its Model Y, X, and S vehicles by $2,000 to boost sales following disappointing first-quarter delivery numbers. Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk postponed his anticipated trip to India due to...

Tesla's Elon Musk Teases Full Self-Driving Launch in China, Postpones India Visit

On Saturday, Teslas CEO Elon Musk teased the near-term rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China and announced a delay in his awaited visit to India, attributing it to pressing Tesla commitments. FSD in China: An...

Kia Unveils $15,000 EV2, Spearheading Affordable Electric Vehicle Drive

Kia has unveiled the EV2, its newest addition to the electric vehicle market, priced at around $15,000. This compact SUV, seen in recent test footage, is part of Kias broader strategy to introduce a range of affordable...

Bitcoin Halving 2024 Complete: New Era for Miners and Market Speculation

Bitcoin has successfully completed its fourth halving, reducing mining rewards to 3.125 BTC per block and sparking widespread speculation about future price surges. As the crypto community eyes potential market shifts,...

Tesla Cybertruck Recall: NHTSA Flags 3,878 Units for Pedal Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered a recall for Teslas Cybertruck, citing a severe pedal issue that necessitated temporarily halting deliveries to address potential safety...