Political risk
Italy reaches crisis point as bond yields soar
Announcement that Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will resign does little to calm markets; bond yields hit euro area record high, raising the stakes for a potential default
FX Invest Middle East: Mena region dodges Arab Spring 'curveball'
HSBC's senior economist for the Middle East and North Africa tells delegates at FX Invest conference the region has dealt with two big challenges this year, but it stands in better shape than some developed economies
Eurozone debt crisis: facing up to the risks of political uncertainty
The eurozone debt crisis requires a political solution, but markets are losing faith in politicians’ ability to provide it. By Alex Monro
Sean Corrigan talks emerging market risks
Diapason Commodities's Sean Corrigan discusses Chinese hard landings, Mena unrest, the role of Opec, quantitative easing and the likely market reactions to a Greek default
Jean-Marc Bonnefous talks China and QE2
Jean-Marc Bonnefous, managing partner, Tellurian Capital Management, talks Chinese growth scenarios, quantitative easing, and their impact on commodity markets
Oil and oil products markets buffeted by tsunami
Oil prices have fluctuated in the wake of the political upheavals in the Middle East and the tsunami disaster in Japan. Ned Molloy reports on the latest market developments
Credit investors must beware political risk: Michael Krautzberger profile
The head of European fixed income at BlackRock tells Credit why political risk is a key consideration in 2011, why he remains positive on European credit and that investors can ill-afford to ignore Eurozone peripherals
High yield rally continues as Middle East unrest fails to dent credit markets
The Middle Eastern crisis had little impact on the broader credit markets last month, as technical factors remain strong – particularly among high yield names.
Iraq oil: promises and challenges
Despite Iraq being tipped as the next new hub for European oil supply security, the country has faced a series of infrastructural setbacks. Lianna Brinded investigates how much progress has been made and whether the high level of risks is holding back…
Testing times for biofuels
Are biofuels still considered a viable and ecofriendly alternative to oil or has media criticism blighted their once bright future? Katie Holliday talks to industry experts about the future for both first- and second-generation biofuels
Concerns over Egypt & inflation push oil derivatives trading volumes to record levels
Oil prices will continue to rise to triple-digit highs over 2011 on long-term Egypt risk premiums and continual unrelated underlying issues, say market experts
Political risk on the rise for bondholders
With governments in the developed world continuing to shoulder the liabilities of once-private debt, wrestling with deficit reduction plans and pushing ahead with changes to global financial regulations, investors need to adjust for the growing role of…
Some peripheral euro countries do not deserve 'developed' status – Bremmer
The academic and founder of political risk consultancy talks to Credit about how the clashing political stances of the Eurozone’s member states are hindering chances of an effective recovery.
Colombia: Opening a new chapter
Strides taken by two consecutive governments to address security risks and promote a pro-business stance have done much to boost Colombia’s oil and gas sector. Pauline McCallion reports on new opportunities in the market
Carbon Report: Market growth hit by fraud
Some argue fraud in the carbon markets is an old story – but has the market fully recovered and will post-2012 changes to the legislative framework be sufficient to stem further cases? Katie Holliday reports
Carbon report: State of play for US cap and trade
As climate change slips off the national political agenda in the US, Pauline McCallion looks at the carbon cap-and-trade opportunities available at a state and regional level
Uncertainties over Europe's long-term gas supplies
Major exploration and infrastructure projects designed to ensure security of supply of natural gas to Europe have been delayed by political wrangling and investment uncertainty in recent years. If gas demand recovers from the impacts of the recession,…
Aviation bears brunt of fuel price gyrations and new rules
The price volatility seen in energy markets in recent years has had a big impact on the bottom line of many airlines, both in the form of higher prices as well as hedging losses. Pauline McCallion speaks to industry participants about the outlook for…
Nigerian political stability boosts oil production
Nigeria’s crude oil production is on the up, after geopolitical stability hints at consistent growth, says the NNPC