Whenever there is tension in the Middle East, oil prices tend to react before diplomats and institutions do. Markets move on fear, rather than confirmed disruption. Whenever there's a resurfacing of instability surrounding the nation of Iran, the consequences extend far beyond just their territory. The real question is not only about what happens in Iran, but it also lies on the uncertainty of emerging markets when oil becomes volatile once again. To this day, Iran remains on

In recent weeks, India has been experiencing something that, at first glance, seems almost contradictory. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been pulling money out of Indian equities at a rapid pace, with withdrawals surpassing ₹22,530 crores (est. $2.7 billion USD) between January 1st and 16th alone. For a country that’s often described as the growth engine of emerging markets, such a sharp retreat raises an important question: why are foreign investors leaving one of t

Africa’s largest economy, South Africa, has seen little growth over the last decade, expanding by less than 1% annually. Yet recent figures suggest a change may be imminent.    Since the formation of the ‘Government of National Unity’ coalition government in 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa has been taking action to spur economic growth. Central to his plan is Operation Vulindlela – isiZulu for ‘clear the path’ – which has aimed to tackle issues including power, transport, wat

Introduction Jane Street Capital was founded on 31 st  August 1999 and existed as a relatively small quantitative trading firm for most of its lifetime. However in recent years it has blown up to stand face to face with  the old Wall Street titans such as Morgan Stanely and Goldman Sachs, taking up over 10% of North American equity trading volume in 2024.  The firm focuses their effort on exploiting strange trading patterns and arbitrage opportunities. Around the beginning of

The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS nations, is poised to issue its first rupee-denominated bonds in India: a move set to support local development while helping the Indian rupee gain a stronger position in the global financial system.  Scheduled for launch at the end of this fiscal year, pending final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the issuance is expected to raise between USD 400 million and USD 500 million with maturities ranging from t

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