Europe has not confiscated Russia’s frozen reserves, but the battle over Euroclear, sanctions and corporate assets is changing how governments think about financial jurisdiction. Continue reading Europe Can Use Russia’s Frozen Billions. But What Happens to Financial Trust?
Bottom line up front: The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated into direct warfare. Oil prices have risen by 20%. This situation threatens a global economic shock that could derail the post-pandemic recovery. Iran’s nuclear program is at stake. Additionally, critical energy chokepoints are threatened. We’re facing economic risks unlike anything since the 1970s oil crises. The Israel-Iran conflict has escalated beyond proxy warfare into the first declared war between the two nations. It has sent oil prices surging 20% in June 2025 and raised the specter of a global economic shock. Markets have shown resilience to geopolitical tensions historically. However, the … Continue reading Israel-Iran War Triggers Global Economic Tremors
