economic policy

Political risk: Our latest Political Tension Index analysis reveals systemic global instability

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political risk

We have released our comprehensive 12-month analysis from the Political Tension Sentiment Index, revealing that global political sentiment has remained overwhelmingly negative throughout the period – driven by sustained trade conflicts, high-profile leadership events, and frequent diplomatic flashpoints. Our Index, which leverages advanced machine learning to track sentiment across thousands of headlines in near real … Read more

Trump’s first week in office: A look at initial impacts on commodity markets

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Trump's first week in office

Trump’s first week in office has made for choppy times across commodity markets, with executive orders and announcements coming fix and fast out of the Trump administration effecting energy, precious metals, and agricultural commodities alike. In these early days as the market adjusts to these new policy announcements, perhaps the hardest part is quantifying the … Read more

How proposed Trump Tariffs affect oil prices: Essential market analysis 2024/2025

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Trump Tariffs affect oil prices

There has been plenty of talk around how the proposed Trump Tariffs affect oil prices. So, first off, let’s start with the obvious – the Trump administration’s proposal of a 25% tariff on oil imports from Mexico and Canada presents a significant shift in North American energy relations. It’s clear that these proposed tariffs are … Read more