The War Escalates and Markets are Unimpressed with IEA Oil Move north The Middle East war is escalating. The market seems unimpressed with the announcement that strategic oil reserves will be released. The announcement is light on details, such as pace and composition. Moreover, the markets’ understanding of the disruption is well beyond oil and includes gas, [...]
The True Cost of Cross-Border B2B Payments north Cross-border B2B payments cost businesses $700B+ in fees annually. Learn where the money goes and how modern infrastructure cuts costs by orders of magnitude
Investors Find Hope in the Fog of War north The markets have put much stock in President Trump’s signal that the war on Iran may be nearly over. News today suggests that the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly blocked and several European countries have committed more military hardware to defend the UAE. In the fog of war, public [...]
Meet Celo’s New Regional Ambassadors north As the leading programmable rails for global finance, Celo serves a vibrant ecosystem of builders, founders, and everyday users. Today, the Celo Foundation and cLabs announce the first cohort of Regional Ambassadors who will drive on-the-ground awareness, education, and grassroots adoption [...]
Capital Markets Remain Unsettled with Oil Above $100 north The Middle East war continues to dominate the investment environment. The dollar is firm. Equities are lower. Yields are higher. The disruption of trade through the Strait of Hormuz is forcing oil producers to shut down output due to limited storage capacity. Sulfur and urea supplies are also [...]