Markets shrug off Iran war, but bonds flash warning
While equities remain calm, the bond market is already signalling rising concerns over US debt.
The psychology of war and market manipulation
Donald Trump appears to be using his rhetoric to influence public expectations in an effort to prevent rising oil prices, higher a…
Russia’s windfall from the Iran war goes beyond oil and gas
High oil prices are set to add around $150 million a day to Moscow’s coffers. But oil and gas are only part of the story – Russia …
VW: from people’s car maker to defence contractor?
The Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück, threatened with closure, could soon produce components for Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’. The crisis in …
Central banks face inflation dilemma as oil shock deepens
The protracted conflict continues to push up commodity prices. The Fed has adopted a wait-and-see attitude, Australia is already t…
German chemical industry stuck in prolonged crisis
The German chemical industry, long a pillar of the country’s economy, remains under mounting pressure. New figures from the German…
From oil to bread: Iran conflict sends early shock through food prices
The war in Iran came at the worst time for farmers. While demand for fertiliser is high ahead of spring, supply has thinned with t…
China’s quiet strategy in Hormuz
While the West argues over Hormuz and military missions, China’s oil imports from Iran continue. Pipelines, the port of Jask and a…
Oil at $130 would signal a looming systemic crisis
There is no doubt that the most closely watched chart on the financial market right now is the oil price chart. The markets are wo…
Index of Economic Freedom: the new map of free markets
The latest Index of Economic Freedom highlights striking differences in economic freedom across the world. While countries such as…
Gallup: 77 per cent of German employees work in ‘energy-saving mode’
Only 10 per cent of German employees feel genuinely connected to their employer. In successful economies the figure is significant…
Will China be the first country to collapse because of the Iran war?
With a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Asian economies would be hit hardest. In absolute terms, China would face the largest dis…
Brussels pushes for Druzhba pipeline inspection in Ukraine
Oil flows halted and accusations rising between Ukraine, Hungary and Slovakia.
Oil prices threaten US president Trump's war with Iran
An oil price at $120 per barrel is problematic for Donald Trump. As soon as the price reaches that level again, the US president w…
Germany left behind in nuclear power
In Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled a major shift back towards nuclear energy in Europe. German…