Macro Scene
OPEC, Gaza, and the Ghosts of Embargoes Past
The intertwined fates of geopolitics and oil are like a drama-laden soap opera, except in this series, the stakes are sky-high and affect the...
Europe’s Nuclear Renaissance: The Ukraine War Fuels a Controversial Energy Debate
The escalation of the Ukraine war has thrown a proverbial wrench into Europe's energy landscape, spotlighting the continent's reliance on Russian energy and giving...
Europe’s Gas Grab Leaves Pakistan’s Lights Dimming
As Europe attempts to pivot away from its reliance on Russian gas, a newfound hunger for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is gripping the continent....
The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up
In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...
How Wars Impact Financial Markets: A Century-Long Perspective
Wars are seismic events that shake the very foundations of nations. Yet, despite their devastation and human cost, their impact on financial markets can...
Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate
The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...
