#geopolitical-risks

#geopolitical-risks

British Airways announced the suspension of all flights to Qatar, Doha, and Dubai due to safety concerns following U.S. military actions against Iran's nuclear facilities.

David Cameron is reportedly in talks to join DLA Piper as a consultant, focusing on geopolitical risks, five years after the controversial Greensill scandal.

With growth slowing, business confidence cracking, and the global economy facing renewed threats from President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies, the Bank's caution risks becoming part of the problem.

Given widespread speculation over the scale and scope of US tariff rises during the survey period, it is unsurprising that CFOs reported elevated levels of uncertainty. Previous periods of uncertainty over future terms of trade have resulted in a prolonged squeeze on investment.

Bitcoin's current volatility, trapped between risks and opportunities, reflects tight price movements amidst economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.

The decline in WTI reflects how energy markets respond to expectations of changes in geopolitical risks. Investors, sensitive to any potential disruption in crude oil supply security, quickly react to news suggesting a de-escalation of international tensions.