Opinion
FPRI BMB Russia: Oil prices over $80, Russia accused of playing politics to get long-term deals
The price of gas in Europe has increased dramatically in recent weeks, influenced by surging demands and insufficient production. The price of North Sea Brent crude approached the level of $80 per barrel for the first time in three years.
Uranium: what the explosion in prices means for the nuclear industry
The primary fuel for nuclear plants was sliding for much of the 2010s, with no signs of a major turnaround. Yet since mid-August, prices have surged by around 60% as investors and speculators scramble to snap up the commodity.
Perspectives | Will international law help resolve the Karabakh conflict?
A case filed by Armenia against Azerbaijan in the International Court of Justice could have significant implications for the conflict. And it carries risks for both Armenia and Azerbaijan.
ING: ECB’s push for net-zero carbon will grow ESG credit
In the push for reducing carbon, significant investment will be necessary, and in turn, funding will be required. This will provide growth for the credit market, and in particular for anything associated with ESG.
COMMENT: Risk premiums in Central Europe during the COVID era do surprisingly well
In times of crisis there is a fight to quality by bond traders who are keen to reduce their risks. However, in this crisis the countries of Central Europe have done surprisingly well thanks to ECB support.
ING: Romania economy cooling, looking for new drivers
With the rapid economic recovery phase now behind us and the peak of the fourth COVID wave just ahead, the Romanian economy is starting to feel the need for additional growth drivers.
STOLYPIN: Communists face new realities as United Russia steals their votes
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation massively improved its standing following the elections for a new Duma, but was robbed of the much larger share it actually won. The question now is what – if anything – can the KPRF do?
MITTELEUROPEAN INSIGHTS: Hungary's surprise debt issuance demonstrates the EU's financial whip is not working
Hungary's big return to the international bond market shows it is expecting a lengthy spat with the EU but it also makes financial sense.
Chinese geneticists link Kyrgyz to Pakistanis, while raising thorny ethical questions
The DNA was collected in western China’s police state, Xinjiang. Could the subjects have said no without fearing retribution?
FPRI BMB Russia: Doppelgänger Duma Elections
Russia’s ruling party, United Russia, has been cracking down on opposition politicians and independent media in order to influence the fast-approaching Duma elections and has rolled out a number of dirty tricks.
GLOBSEC: No debt ratio is safe for small EU countries
Targeted EU fiscal rule reform is desirable but should consider the inherent risks for smaller member states.
FPRI BMB Russia: Kremlin sweetens the pot ahead of elections, but ready to play dirty too
With Russians set to vote in Duma elections on September 17-19, the government keeps finding ways to sweeten the pot, but it is also getting ready to play dirty.
