Elon Musk, unexpected winner of the war: SpaceX and Starlink are left without rivals after the departure of Russia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had an unexpected effect: ending decades of cooperation between the West and Russia in the aerospace industry. The result is being the massive cancellation of the takeoffs in which Russia participates, directly or indirectly. And one person has emerged as the main beneficiary of this situation: Elon Musk, whose … Read more

Stampede of real estate funds in Eastern Europe: Spain prepares to ‘steal’ part of the investment

Money is fearful, and a war is the best argument to fold candles and seek refuge in other markets. The funds have already halted planned new investments in Eastern European real estate due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Now – and with a market overflowing with liquidity– seek refuge in other countries. Spain … Read more

The passivity of OPEC and the international repudiation of Russian crude give the final push to oil

2/03/2022 – 14:15 Updated: 08:57 – 03/03/22 Fourth consecutive day of increases of more than 3% for the price of oil. The ‘black gold’ has earned this nickname again after exceeding 100 dollars without looking back. Brent-type oil, the reference crude in Europe, has reached 118 dollars per barrel, levels not seen since 2013. The … Read more

The severe financial punishment to Russia can put in check the world hegemony of the dollar

7:00 – 3/03/2022 Updated: 08:23 – 03/03/22 The US is using all the economic power at its disposal to isolate Russia. The dominant role of the dollar in the global financial system makes these measures enormously powerful. However, this may also have a possible effect boomerang: accelerate efforts by Washington’s geopolitical rivals to avoid the … Read more

Mordashev, the richest Russian in the world, charges Putin to ask for the end of the war with Ukraine

Less than a week seems to have lasted Vladimir Putin’s support of the main oligarchs Russians. Before the successive sanctions that are being witnessed around the world, the Russian business side is beginning to question whether it is necessary to end the war with Ukraine, in some criticism still committed but led by the country’s … Read more