(Geo)politics

Multipolar World is Strengthening & China is Gaining Control of Commodities Markets

We assess some recent developments with regards to multipolarity, starting with Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine and moving on to MBS’ visit to Iran. We then discuss how Russia is working with Turkey in Syria and Azerbaijan is applying to join BRICS. Finally, we assess how China is wrestling control of commodities markets from the West by expanding trade in commodities on its futures exchange. [read more]