Research Reports

The US-Iran conflict intensifies, prompting oil price spikes, while Russia-Ukraine attacks disrupt grain shipping in the Sea of Azov, posing risks to global supplies, amidst Europe’s paradox of rising LNG imports from Russia.

NATO summit reveals tensions in US-European defense commitments, while oil markets experience instability, and Europe heads into winter with low gas reserves.

The UK is set to welcome its seventh prime minister in 10 years as Andy Burnham prepares to take over.

The signing of a memorandum of understanding reassured markets but leaves many things unclear.

The US and Iran finally reach a peace deal, bringing both relief and uncertainty with it.

Israel and Iran spent a day exchanging missiles before Iran vowed to pause on Monday.

For the umpteenth time, talks of peace are interrupted by renewed military action.

UK's political instability deepens as Labour suffers major local election losses; global oil prices rise amid Middle Eastern tensions, while LNG markets brace for shifts in Europe and potential US-China trade revival.

Oil prices surged as geopolitical tensions escalated, with Brent reaching USD 105.50 per barrel and WTI at USD 99.80, causing inflation concerns and impacting global economies.

Peace talks between the US and Iran have been delayed once again, prolonging uncertainty and lowering supply of various commodities along with the global economic outlook. Meanwhile, Trump faces an assassination attempt.

Strait of Hormuz tensions persist, impacting oil prices and exacerbating global fertiliser shortages, with severe implications for food security amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts and energy supply disruptions in Asia.

After talks between the US and Iran over the weekend failed to establish an end to the war, the US has threatened a naval blockade of Iranian ports, signalling a new escalation in the conflict.