Economy
Trump Crackdown on China Linked Solar Firms Disrupts U.S. Manufacturing Boom as Financing and Investment Stall
A wave of policy uncertainty under the Trump administration is disrupting the expansion of U.S. solar manufacturing, as major solar companies, banks, and insurers...
Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | May 05
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
The S&P 500 fell from record highs after a South Korean ship exploded in the Strait of Hormuz, while oil held above $100...
Oil Holds Above 100 Dollars as US Iran Clash Shakes Global Confidence
Global financial markets wavered as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran rattled investor sentiment. While oil prices eased slightly after a sharp...
U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Empowering Connections and Opportunities
Within the heightening of geopolitical tension, the United States is actively building diversified entrepreneurial partnerships with African countries, reviewing and restyling working relations with...
US Pushes Coalition to Reopen Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge
The United States is seeking international support to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after its closure during the conflict with Iran. The...
UAE exit from OPEC raises stakes for trade ties with Saudi Arabia
The decision by OPEC member United Arab Emirates to withdraw signals a shift in Gulf energy politics and challenges the influence of the oil...
The Invisible Wall Blocking Industrialization: Case of Tajikistan
Despite cotton’s long-standing role in Tajikistan’s economy, efforts to upgrade the textile sector have repeatedly stalled. The obstacle is neither a simple shortage of...
Follow the Money – Week of April 29, 2026
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
The Iran conflict escalated from geopolitical crisis to economic inflection point this week.
Oil surged past $109 as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely...
SpaceX Sets Mars Targets as Benchmark for Musk’s Compensation
SpaceX's board has approved a significant compensation plan for Elon Musk, aiming for ambitious goals including colonizing Mars and operating data centers in space....
Tariffs, Trump, Terroir
A year’s passed since Donald Trump imposed swingeing “Liberation Day” duties on the US’s trade partners, forcing many to negotiate “reciprocal” trade agreements to...