Finance & Markets

Russia Eyes Strategic Role in Central Asia’s Unified Electricity Network

Russia officially announced its intention to become the fifth complete member of the Coordinating Electric Power Council of Central Asian Countries (CEPC CA), joining...

Israeli Strikes Cripple Iran’s Fertilizer Industry, Fueling Prices

Iran, one of the world's largest exporters of strategically important agricultural fertilizer, has suspended urea production as a result of the military actions in...

Russia’s Bold Congo Pipeline Move: What It Means for Africa’s Energy Future

Russia formally ratified an agreement with the Republic of the Congo in June 2025 to build a strategic oil products pipeline that will connect...

Gold Takes Center Stage in Central Banks’ Strategy for 2025

Once upon a time, gold was the reigning currency. The gold standard was established in the 19th century, which tied the issuance of several...

Trump’s Reckless Gamble—Will It Make America Great or Bankrupt It?

Globalization was profitable for everyone yesterday. It would be incorrect to assume that the latest president of the United States woke up one morning...

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