Global Scans · Geopolitics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The increasing complexity of global pharmaceutical operations exposes companies to a broad spectrum of risks, ranging from man-made disasters such as geopolitical conflicts to natural disasters that can cripple entire infrastructures. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
• [New] While the world grapples with geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and public debt, India continues to shine as a fastest-growing major economy backed by strong domestic demand, cooling inflation, and resilient financial institutions. Guidely
• [New] The current geopolitical landscape, marked by increasing unpredictability in US foreign policy and shifting global trade dynamics in 2025, has made clear the risks of relying heavily on international partners. Mining Weekly
• [New] Goods inflation rising, and concerns lingered that tariffs and geopolitical events, especially in the Middle East, could push prices higher. EconCurrent's Substack
• [New] London's challenges reflect broader issues across Europe, but with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty starting to ease, PwC expects a pickup in activity for the rest of 2025 and into 2026. BusinessCloud
• [New] KPMG International is forecasting that global GDP growth will slow to rates not seen since the global financial crisis of 2008/9 as geopolitical and economic uncertainty become core themes for CEOs. CIN
• [New] Global trade policies and geopolitical developments increasingly influence metal markets, creating both risks and opportunities for zinc prices. Discovery Alert
• [New] Looming U.S. tariff deadlines and ongoing geopolitical risks are likely to keep volatility elevated in the near term. IC Trading | Official Blog | Blog
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: With tensions in the Red Sea escalating, the China CPI print plays a secondary role in global sentiment shifts. Moneta | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & More
• [New] The transportation of goods is highly sensitive to geopolitical uncertainty, which has the potential to disrupt trade routes, increase operating costs and put pressure on the resilience of global supply chains. Willis Towers Watson US LLC
• [New] The coming years will require a deeper understanding of interdependencies across industries, proactive risk management against geopolitical shocks, and a more agile approach to supply chain resilience. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Equity markets showed resilience in the face of ongoing geopolitical events, supported by a strong liquidity backdrop and hopes that further US rate cuts would be forthcoming. The Adviser Centre
• [New] US policy and fiscal shifts are causing a wait-and-see approach among dealmakers whilst other geopolitical tensions have resulted in elevated concern around cross-border execution and regulatory risk. Bellrock
• [New] Persistent policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and signs of slowing global growth pose risks for trade in the second half of the year. Caribbean News Global
• [New] External factors like geopolitical tensions, trade policies (tariffs, sanctions), energy costs, and global economic health (recession fears vs. growth) have profoundly influenced stainless steel prices. MFY STEEL
• [New] Gold saw increased inflows as a hedge against geopolitical risks, from the Israel-Iran conflict to uncertainty in Ukraine, and a weakening US dollar. Vantage Markets
• [New] Geopolitical Risks: Trade optimism and easing tensions globally favor high-beta currencies like AUD, reducing safe-haven flows into the USD. Moneta | Trade Forex, Indices, Commodities & More
• [New] Countries in the Eastern Mediterranean are increasingly aware of the implications of foreign ownership and the potential for geopolitical tensions to escalate. County Local News
• [New] Chile: The Central Bank of Chile maintained the monetary policy rate at 5% in response to a challenging global landscape characterized by ongoing trade tensions, slowing growth in the U.S., and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Day Hagan Asset Management
• [New] US indebtedness is at its highest since World War II and with geopolitical developments keeping inflation risks in play, the term premium is likely to remain intact. Nikko AM Global Site
• [New] TradFi investors are currently in a state of extreme greed despite tariff woes, inflation risks and geopolitical tensions. Bitget
• The Salafi-Jihadi Movement in Syria: ISIS remains a serious threat to US interests in Syria and could exploit any opportunities created by infighting between rival political groups in Syria. Institute for the Study of War

Last updated: 13 July 2025