geopolitics

BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security. What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a...

Senior economist Mohamed El-Erian anticipated a rocky road ahead for the Federal Reserve to formulate the monetary policy, as the “uncertainties” surrounding the federal policies and geopolitical scenario “cloud” the Fed’s policy radar. What Happened: Despite the...

President Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on Monday. The media anticipated the conversation to clarify the tense U.S.-Canada relations, which have been strained over tariff escalations and a repeated proposal to...

As global tensions in the Middle East highlight a volatility in the oil markets, an expert suggests the U.S. economy’s susceptibility to oil price shocks has significantly diminished compared to previous decades. What Happened: According to Bob Elliott, the CIO of Unlimited Funds, the shift...

Oil is on track for its strongest weekly rally in nearly three years as traders brace for a possible supply crunch after Israel launched major airstrikes against Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure, reigniting fears of broader conflict in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate crude...

The Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jamie Dimon, addressed the issues surrounding huge deficits, inflationary factors, and geopolitical risk in the U.S. economy while talking to Bloomberg Television at the Global China Summit in Shanghai. What Happened: While Dimon agreed with the...

As the U.S. and China move toward initiating trade talks, this expert says that China could use “geopolitical game theory” by selling all its U.S. holdings, which could force the administration to cave in without any negotiations. What Happened: According to economist Craig Shapiro, the...

Leveraged exchange-traded funds have been experiencing a significant surge in investor interest lately. This is fueled by a confluence of factors ranging from anticipated interest rate cuts to the booming popularity of artificial intelligence and escalating geopolitical tensions. What Happened:...

As the stock market reels with the changing macroeconomic conditions, Wells Fargo is advising long-term investors to capitalize on the recent market pullback by favoring high-quality equities, particularly within the energy sector and large- and mid-capitalization stocks. What Happened: Scott Wren...

European markets sank on Tuesday and U.S. stock futures followed suit, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions after Russian President Vladimir Putin revised the country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the conditions for deploying atomic weapons. Putin's move to ease the threshold for...

Oil futures surged significantly on Monday morning, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude rising 3% to over $77 per barrel as of 9:00 a.m. ET, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fresh supply disruptions in Libya. This marks the third consecutive day of oil price...

As the global geopolitical climate intensifies, cyber threats from nation-state actors are becoming a growing concern for governments and businesses. This topic took center stage during Benzinga's recent cybersecurity webinar, Cybersecurity: Navigating the Digital Battlefield. The event highlighted...

Oil prices, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), dropped sharply Friday morning, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude futures falling 3% below $76 per barrel at 8:00 a.m. in New York, as traders reacted to developments in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and disappointing economic...

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Israeli stocks are experiencing their steepest weekly decline since early October 2023, when Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel, killing over 1,000 people and abducting 250 civilians to the Gaza Strip. The Tel Aviv 125 index has...

U.S. Treasury bonds are drawing significant safe-haven demand on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heighten risk aversion among traders seeking liquidity shelters. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:TLT) saw a 1% increase, reaching its highest level since...