★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEnergy & Environment Fertilizer Prices Continue Soaring as Suppliers Slash Production, Natural Gas Stockpiles Draw Down Fertilizer prices have surged over the last year amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Europe’s natural gas inventories. Natural gas, a key…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 17, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & TradeFinancePolitics & Policy Russian Default Remains Insignificant for Global Economy, Could Raise Risks for Emerging Markets Unable to access the majority of its foreign exchange reserves and locked out of global financial infrastructure, Russia's central bank appears…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 15, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & TradeFinanceMarkets Gold Shines Bright Amid Geopolitical Turmoil, But Mounting Political Pressure Will Test its Monetary Mettle Gold touched a new all-time high this week amid geopolitical fallout from Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and resulting economic…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 9, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEconomics & Trade Crop Prices Soar Amid Russian Invasion, Drought Conditions, and Rising Fertilizer Costs Agricultural commodity futures have broken out to new highs in recent weeks as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 3, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & TradeMonetary PolicyPolitics & Policy Bitcoin’s Neutrality Provides Utility to Both Sides of Russia-Ukraine Conflict Bitcoin prices have rebounded in recent days, once again surpassing the $43,000 mark, and coinciding with speculation that sanction-resistant digital assets…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 2, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerⓁ Aerospace & DefenseMarketsPolitics & Policy Defense Stocks Surge as Russian Aggression Threatens to Awaken European Military Spending Aerospace and defense stocks surged on Monday, pricing in Germany's new plans to hike military spending in the wake of Russia's attack on…McAlinden Research PartnersMarch 1, 2022
⚑ Joe Mac's ViewpointsCommoditiesEconomics & TradeMonetary PolicyPolitics & Policy Cutting Off the Punch Bowl If the economy were a party and the Fed its chaperone, the central bank has undoubtedly neglected its responsibilities. By…McAlinden Research PartnersFebruary 28, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEnergy & EnvironmentPolitics & Policy Relentless Rise in Energy Prices Spurs Global Demand for Stronger Spending on Oil and Gas Services Global energy prices continue to rise with no end in sight. Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe are likely to be…McAlinden Research PartnersFebruary 23, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)FinancePolitics & PolicyTechnology Bitcoin Gains Regulatory Approval Across the Globe, US Politicians Embrace Digital Asset Policies Rumors of Bitcoin "bans" have been greatly exaggerated. This week, Russia, India, and Indonesia are rolling out coherent regulatory frameworks…McAlinden Research PartnersFebruary 2, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerEconomics & TradePolitics & Policy Russia-Ukraine Tensions Put Global Food Trade at Risk, Mounting Headwinds Face Agriculture Industry Crop futures remain elevated due to ongoing drought and adverse weather predictions for 2022. Several new catalysts have arisen that…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 24, 2022