Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | July 7, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Four major geopolitical events unfold this coming week, which we believe will be of significant focus and interest to global markets.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | July 28, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Asia will be a massive focus for the U.S. this week, the European Union will begin transferring the interest income from frozen Russian bank accounts to Ukraine, and the most significant events this week will come from several G7 central banks.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | July 15, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Washington was preparing for the festivities and news of the Republican National Convention this coming week and instead is shocked and numbed by the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | January 7, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

The most significant event for markets globally in the coming week is without a doubt Taiwan's presidential elections on January 13.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | February 25, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

This coming week, there will be a keen global focus on the U.S. House of Representatives for two big reasons – March 1 government shutdown deadline and discussion on aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | February 12, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Jordanian King Abdullah will meet with President Biden, Indonesia holds presidential elections, Munich Security Conference is to be held and big U.S. regulatory events.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | February 05, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

As tensions and military action in Yemen and the South Sea continue to escalate, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the region.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | August 4, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

The world watches and waits for Iran’s retaliatory response to Israel; Harris to announce her vice-presidential running mate.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | August 18, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Could there finally be a ceasefire in Gaza? Indian Prime Minister Modi makes a historic visit to Ukraine, and Central Bankers gather in Jackson Hole.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | August 11, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Waiting and watching in the Middle East. What happens next in Venezuela? Ukraine’s bold assault across Russia’s border in the Kursk region might change the face of the war.

Frank Kelly’s Geopolitical Week Ahead | April 29, 2024

By: Francis (Frank) J. Kelly

Congress is back to work, but what do they have left to do in 2024? And will Speaker Johnson lose his job?

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By: Björn Jesch

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