Global Markets

As climate change fuels a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, industries, particularly agriculture, face escalating financial pressures. The economic toll of droughts and floods is becoming increasingly evident, with both direct damages and ripple effects threatening the sector’s stability in the short and medium run. However, well-functioning institutions can…

Pioneering a transformative era, China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is poised to revolutionize the automotive sector and global transportation. With its rapid advancements and dominance in battery supply chains, it promises a future where electric vehicles are more accessible, efficient, and innovative. BYD has surpassed global giants, signaling a new era of technological and economic…

The first of our article spotlights from the Ivey Business Review discusses how retail proprietary trading firms (retail prop firms) are rebuilding trust in the industry. Author Thien Lieu discusses the unique opportunities these firms offer retail investors, the business model of retail prop firms, and the regulatory challenges they face. The article highlights how…

Embarking on a bold new frontier, SpaceX’s Starship is set to not just conquer space but to redefine global transportation. With its groundbreaking capabilities, it promises a future where marine shipping is faster, more efficient, and unimaginably scalable – ushering in a new era of economic and logistical transformation.

In the rapidly evolving equity market landscape, the dramatic rise in retail trading and increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments are pivotal trends that significantly influence market dynamics. This article explores how the surge in retail trading, fueled by zero-commission trading platforms, intersects with the strategic application of ESG criteria in investment…

The cocoa market has witnessed a drastic price increase, with recent figures reaching up to $12,000 per tonne. This rise is mainly attributed to significant production decreases in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, which account for more than half of the global supply. These countries are facing severe challenges such as adverse weather conditions and aging…

The surging demand for critical minerals crucial to the development of renewable energy technologies is significantly heightening the risk of greenflation, according to the International Energy Agency’s “Energy Technology Perspectives 2023” report. This risk arises from an expected disparity between the demand for and supply of key minerals such as nickel and lithium, anticipated to…

The Red Sea Crisis ignites a seismic shift in global trade as Houthi attacks on shipping routes have led to a drastic 82% reduction in container tonnage through the Suez Canal. Starting in November 2023, these disruptions have compelled a significant rerouting of maritime traffic around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, impacting the global supply…

ExxonMobil shakes up the energy game with its impressive $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. Against a climate-conscious setting, the deal aims to redefine Exxon’s position in the Permian Basin, holding 40% of US oil production. Fueled by geopolitical events and soaring profits, the move is a strategic bet on operational efficiency, cost savings,…

Central banks globally shifted their stance to tackle inflation, with the Federal Reserve accelerating tapering and planning three interest rate hikes in 2022. Despite these hawkish moves, yield curves remained flat. This reflects market uncertainty about inflation persistence, future rate cuts…