Key Takeaways Roughly one-third of Americans now prefer social media over traditional advisers for financial guidance, especially among Gen Z and millennials. Influencers, or “finfluencers”, provide relatable, bite-sized financial advice,...
Key Takeaways Signals of a possible U.S.-Russia agreement concerning Ukraine could significantly shift global geopolitical dynamics and market outlooks. Any sanctions relief or ceasefire could prompt volatility in energy, defence,...
Key Takeaways Recent momentum in Russia–Ukraine peace negotiations could reduce geopolitical risk premiums, leading to lower energy costs and more stable markets. Russia’s economy may benefit from potential sanctions relief,...
Key Takeaways The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska did not yield immediate agreements, but signals possible shifts in US-Russia relations with implications for energy markets and investor sentiment. The Arctic’s economic...
Key Takeaways Hillary Clinton has indicated conditional support for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Donald Trump, contingent on a peace resolution in Ukraine without territorial concessions to Russia. A...
Key Takeaways Market optimism grows as US-Russia peace talks rekindle hopes of de-escalation in Ukraine, potentially easing inflationary pressures. European energy prices and equities stand to benefit most, with lower...
Key Takeaways The Trump-Putin summit in Alaska signals potential shifts in global energy supply chains, sanctions regimes, and defence expenditure trends. Markets are monitoring hints of sanctions relief and joint...
Key Takeaways Grid modernisation is essential to support two-way energy flows from renewable sources and avoid inefficiencies or outages. The global market for grid modernisation technologies is projected to grow...
Key Takeaways The U.S. Attorney General’s 2025 action against sanctuary jurisdictions threatens the withdrawal of federal funding, potentially impacting municipal bond ratings and borrowing costs. Historical data suggests non-compliant regions...
Key Takeaways First Solar maintains a substantial sales backlog of 64 GW, offering multi-year revenue visibility in a volatile market. The company is achieving average selling prices of 30–32 cents...
