Why is there a Russian settlement in Norway? Adam Roberts, The Economist’s digital editor, travelled to Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic, to find out if it could become a geopolitical flashpoint between Russia and NATO https://t.co/SqvXtm0CWK https://t.co/FANKXZylsk ...

Traders are dusting off their geopolitical playbooks ahead of Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, looking for any signs as to how the outcome will shape markets https://t.co/SBl5TfWfdP ...

What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city? https://t.co/aRHyUbrYKs ...

In Asia, East Africa and the Gulf leaders now face an unpleasant choice https://t.co/enfB4tLmd2 ...

Svalbard has drawn little geopolitical attention in recent decades.We explain why intelligence chiefs, military figures and politicians are newly preoccupied with the Arctic outpost https://t.co/78RWKFlFNk ...

Market Volatility & Investment Strategy - Market volatility is expected to return, potentially leading to an asset price explosion in the second half of the year, advising strategic positioning [2][4][6] - Historically, volatility was seen negatively, but now it's part of digitalization and financialization trends [3] - The VIX (Volatility Index) is at its lowest point in 2025, suggesting an imminent increase in market volatility [5] Tariff Revenue & US Investment - Tariff income is projected to exceed 1% of GDP, surpassing the initial estimate of $300 billion [7][8] - Private industry is committing over $10 trillion in investments into the United States [8][9] - The US is gaining advantage in the geopolitical trade realm, potentially disadvantaging those betting against it [10] Geopolitics & Trade Negotiations - The US employs a multi-lever, non-linear strategy in trade negotiations, leveraging military operations, diplomacy, economic sanctions, and oil markets [22][23][28] - Disbanding of the Klepto Task Force and discussions on Arctic routes were potential incentives offered to Russia during negotiations [30][31][32] - Arctic shipping routes are emerging as a significant geopolitical factor, influencing trade and logistics [34][35] Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets - The US government and the Chinese government are among the largest holders of Bitcoin, holding the 3rd and 4th position respectively [40] - China is seriously considering launching a yuan-backed stablecoin, potentially from Hong Kong [42] - Governments recognize the growing demand for digital assets, leading to a complex dynamic between supporting these assets and safeguarding legacy systems [44][45]

Geopolitical analyst @tanvi_ratna explains what is happening behind the scenes of the trade negotiations, along with how she stopped the crypto ban in India. https://t.co/T1XVTgp8ND ...

Great-power competition in the far north puts renewed attention on Svalbard https://t.co/x37a91BivR ...

Solid returns here, but the question needs to be asked. With stocks at an all time high. Concerns of sticky inflation and economic weakness.The impact of tariffs. Take your pick. Just how sustainable are those levels of returns.Now, I have to say, this is this is a very strong quarter, and I'm personally quite surprised that markets have done so well and in particular the rebound we've had seen since April. I think it's very, very surprising given everything that's going on in the world. It's surprising.And ...

You might have seen this on some platforms. Two Chinese ships have collided after one chase. A Philippine Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea.Its latest dangerous encounter between the two nations with competing claims in this resource rich waterway. Clip Vincent joins us from Manila to help us understand what happened. So, Cliff, we've seen the videos.Walk us through the events of how this eventually took place. Yeah. So it happened during an operation of a Philippine coast guard.It's an operation me ...