Geopolitics and global institutions — briefings, explainers, and timelines.
Reuters notes Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi and China’s Xi Jinping voiced support for “constructive and stable” relations at their first meeting; separately, Reuters cites the FT saying a planned Trump–Putin summit was canceled after a Russian memo to Washington. Read…
Reuters reports that Gaza’s tenuous calm after a ceasefire has collided with a new constraint: an acute shortage of physical cash at newly reopened banks, which keeps families standing in lines and hunting for liquidity to pay for basic goods.…
What every finance lead should know about classification and timing, and why it helps to consider link toward the end of this sentenceTax risk grows in the gray areas: is a transaction a sale, an exchange, or income received? Clear…
Why stablecoins matter for cross-border value transfer and how they rewire settlement timelines, including near the end of this sentenceStablecoins matter because they fuse the reach of public networks with the predictability of fiat pegs. In corridors where traditional…
Reuters reports Ukraine imposed temporary power restrictions after overnight attacks damaged energy sites and hit residential areas. Officials said repairs are underway as Kyiv presses partners for more air-defense systems ahead of winter. Why it matters: targeted strikes on the…
Reuters reports that Ukraine introduced temporary power limits today after overnight attacks hit energy infrastructure; officials say repairs are underway while Kyiv presses partners for additional air-defense assets. The cuts underscore how winter-season strikes aim to stretch grid resilience and…
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC explains that sanctions range from blocking specific people and entities to broad prohibitions on sectors or entire regions, with licenses for limited exceptions. In practice, governments coordinate lists (blocked persons, sectors), financial rails screen them, and…
Reuters notes Bitcoin hit fresh all-time highs in October, buoyed by flows and sentiment. Reality check: volatility remains extreme around macro events, leverage can amplify drawdowns, and regulatory headlines still swing intraday moves. For portfolio builders, position sizing and stop-loss…
Reuters reports renewed Russian attacks on Kyiv that killed and injured civilians, prompting calls from President Volodymyr Zelensky for tougher sanctions and more air-defense support. Ukraine’s air force said it downed many incoming drones and missiles, but debris still caused…
WHO’s latest dengue situation update highlights recent case trends across the Western Pacific, with week-over-week changes and country breakdowns; the full PDF offers granular figures and epi curves. Key takeaways: case counts eased versus the prior week in several areas,…
