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Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Mar 04
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week, the Iran conflict reshaped markets and exposed vulnerabilities. The dollar surged near three-month highs as the euro collapsed to $1.1590 on...
When Democracies Fracture: How Domestic Chaos is Reshaping Global Security
Across the globe, democracy is in decline. Key democratic characteristics (citizen participation, representative accountability and informational transparency) are in deepening crisis. These cleavages, from...
Solidarity meets reality: Why Europe is divided over Ukraine’s fast-track entry
Ukraine’s request for a quick entry into the European Union (EU) as part of a peace deal to end the war with Russia is...
Why U.S. Allies in Asia See the Iran War as a Gift to China
Japanese lawmakers met to discuss concerns about the U. S. and Israel's military actions in the Middle East, particularly regarding evacuation plans, energy supplies,...
Why ‘Made in EU’ auto rules are straining ties with allies and competitors
The European Union is planning to introduce 'Made in EU' rules for the automotive industry to support local manufacturing while being careful not to...
Why targeting Gulf states may be Iran’s biggest strategic miscalculation
Iran's airstrikes on Gulf states may lead these countries to form a stronger coalition with the United States and escalate the conflict with Iran,...
Missiles Over the Marina: Dubai’s Safe-Haven Brand Faces Its Sternest Test
For four decades, Dubai built its identity on a simple promise: stability in a volatile region. From tax-free salaries to business-friendly regulation, the emirate...
Vietnam Stocks Soar 41% But Foreign Investors Head for the Exits
Vietnam’s equity market is enjoying its strongest rally in eight years, with the benchmark VN-Index climbing 41% in 2025 as the economy expanded by...
China’s 2026–2030 Plan: Will Beijing Finally Rebalance Its Growth Model?
China is set to unveil its 2026–2030 blueprint when the National People's Congress opens on March 5. The upcoming plan will be the 15th...
Iran Strikes Shift Leverage Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit
The U.S.-led military campaign against Iran has altered the diplomatic landscape ahead of a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President...