Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Geopolitical tensions, including trade disputes, regional conflicts, and political instability, are likely to remain prominent factors affecting global economic prospects in 2024. India's Largest Online Career Acceleration Platform
• [New] Geopolitical factors continue to cloud the picture for global trade and could well weaken projected growth in the coming 18 months. British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: The IMF highlights geopolitical risks such as conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine that could disrupt aggregate supply chains and lead to increased prices. EDUREV.IN
• [New] All things considered, the unpredictable nature of geopolitical tensions increases the risk of investing in Chinese stocks, an asset class that many were already avoiding due to regulatory uncertainties and a slowing economy. financialpost
• [New] The Victory electoral bloc will likely allow the Kremlin to focus on a unified political effort in Moldova instead of maintaining relations with multiple pro-Russian Moldovan actors and parties, as it has done recently. Critical Threats
• [New] Geopolitical uncertainty: First of all, Latin America is today seen as a safe haven while there is war in Ukraine and in the Middle East and high risk of growing conflicts in Asia. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Global central bankers fretting about geopolitics just got another sharp reminder overnight about the potential threat that the Middle East poses to their inflation fight. Economic Times
• [New] Oil prices and inflation do increase in response to rising geopolitical risk and, at the same time, UK growth will take a hit. The Guardian
• [New] U.S. stocks sold off on Friday due to a number of reasons, including increased geopolitical tensions, higher-than-expected inflation figures, as well as elevation valuation. Public
• [New] A seizure of a ship by Iran would point to a significant widening of the threat to global shipping from current geopolitical tensions. Ship & Bunker
• [New] Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine could affect commodity prices, amounting to an upside risk for the inflation outlook. The Globe and Mail
• [New] The potential risks for a correction are not just seasonal but also include elevated sentiment, geopolitical tensions, and the deterioration U.S. fiscal situation. Krilogy | Wealth Management and Financial Planning
• [New] While escalating tensions in the Middle East could impact demand for precious metals, the outlook crucially on interest rate prospects, with central banks potentially reassessing the path for rate cuts due to higher geopolitical and inflationary risks. Euronews.com
• Fitch Ratings has raised its assumptions for oil prices for the period from 2024-2025 based on the expectation that geopolitical issues in the world will extend for a while, and will not be resolved soon. Times of Oman
• The economic expansion could be thrown off by the continuing adverse effects of higher rates and by geopolitical tensions, including the war in Gaza, that risk disrupting trade and raising energy and other prices. The Washington Post
• An intensification of geopolitical tensions could further disrupt shipping and energy production and push up inflation. The Star
• Asian currencies and equity markets extended losses, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after lingering worries that Israel will respond to Iran's attack over the weekend. Mint
• Despite Israel's successful defence against Iran's attacks, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue unabated, posing potential risks to global commodity markets. Euronews.com
• External risks include increased trade tensions with the United States and European Union weakening the PRC's exports; escalated geopolitical tensions that may disrupt supply chains; renewed energy challenges triggered by geopolitical conflict; and fragmentation of the global economy. Asian Development Bank
• There are several risks to developing Asia's growth outlook, including the current conflicts in the Middle East and geopolitical tensions. Current Affairs - NEXT IAS
• We expect gold prices to trade higher in 2024 as safe-haven demand continues to be supportive amid geopolitical uncertainty with the ongoing wars and the upcoming US election. investing.com
• Last week, European gas futures rose 5% toward € 29/MWh, driven by fears of attacks on Ukrainian gas storage facilities and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. oilprice.com
• Geopolitical events including the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, as well as U.S. political polarization, could be creating an environment that may very well be creating risks that could eclipse anything since World War II. San Diego Union-Tribune

Last updated: 28 April 2024