On 17 October 2025, credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s downgraded France’s sovereign rating from "AA-" to "A+", less than a month after Fitch Ratings took a similar step. While not entirely unexpected by seasoned observers, this dual downgrade sends a clear warning signal...
The Spot Bitcoin ETF market is experiencing a significant surge in inflows, prompting a key question: how are institutional investors responding? With increased accessibility and regulatory clarity, institutional capital is entering the space in unprecedented volumes.
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“Moscow calls for peace”, these words, calmly spoken by Andrey Lugovoy in a Telegram video published on 20 October 2025, swiftly unsettled international markets. The message didn’t come from a diplomat but from a man deeply entrenched in Russia’s security state: a former KGB...
The long-term economic partnership between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo, formalised at the U.S.–DRC Economic Forum in Washington, marks a strategic turning point in Africa's economic landscape. Far from being a routine investment event, this forum symbolises a mutual commitment...
Behind the diplomatic smiles, a ghost rises. In the background of recent trade discussions between Washington and Ottawa, a term long thought buried has returned to the negotiating table: Keystone XL pipeline. This ‘zombie’ infrastructure project — axed by the Biden administration in a...
European defence tech investor activity is gaining notable traction as persistent geopolitical unrest redefines Europe’s approach to security and technological autonomy. In an era marked by increasing global volatility, investors are redirecting capital into defence innovation, targeting firms that address emerging battlefield and intelligence...
