geopolitics
Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 27th, 2026 | 09:05 CET
Crisis as Catalyst: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit, RE Royalties, and PayPal in Focus
War, destruction, and infrastructure reconstruction—the financial sector is in the spotlight. Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the rising demand for credit is causing lenders' margins to surge! This is because banks, infrastructure financiers, and specialized investment firms benefit directly from the growing demand for capital coming from many directions. The energy transition is one of the largest investment areas. In Europe alone, investments in the hundreds of billions will be needed in the coming years to modernize power grids, build storage facilities, and connect completed energy plants to the grid. Financial institutions are not only earning from loans and project financing, but increasingly also from fees, equity stakes, and long-term cash flows from energy assets. At the same time, interest margins are rising in an environment of higher financing costs, which improves the profitability of many financial institutions. Despite all the crises and difficult investment conditions, it is worth taking a look at the credit sector.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on March 27th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Almonty Industries: The Tungsten Dominator of the West
Whether in golf clubs, X-ray machines, saw blades, or Abrams tanks, tungsten is ubiquitous—and virtually irreplaceable. As a result, this strategic metal sits at the intersection of industrial demand and geopolitics. China controls around 80% of global supply; together with Russia and North Korea, this dominance rises to around 95%. In an increasingly polarized world, tungsten has effectively become a strategic asset. Almonty Industries is positioning itself as a key supplier for the Western alliance, having recently ramped up production at its flagship mine in South Korea while pursuing an ambitious global expansion strategy. The recent pullback in the stock may offer a compelling entry point for strategic investors.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 27th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Volatus Aerospace – A Billion-Dollar Market Gaining Momentum from Security & Industry
The global drone market is poised for a structural growth surge. According to industry forecasts, unmanned systems are gaining importance not only in the military sector but also in infrastructure, energy, and disaster response. In particular, the increasing use of autonomous technologies and the need for efficient monitoring of critical facilities are driving demand. At the same time, a new billion-dollar market is emerging around drone defense, which could grow to over USD 20 billion by 2030. Companies that combine hardware, software, and operational services are positioning themselves as key players in a new aviation industry.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 26th, 2026 | 09:45 CET
Iran Conflict Boosting Margins: BASF, Lahontan Gold, E.ON, and Lanxess in focus
Brent crude at USD 100 – this is a game-changer! The recent attack on Qatar's key LNG facility has taken 17% of annual production off the market, and the global LNG market faces a multi-year structural deficit. A doubling of gas prices around the globe in just 12 hours also sent oil prices soaring. Worse still: The Strait of Hormuz is currently blocked, and neither oil nor gas tankers can even begin their voyages at sea. For the winding-down winter season in Europe, the problem is not overwhelming, but filling gas storage facilities over the summer is likely to prove difficult. In this environment, gold has been benefiting again since mid-week, up 5% to USD 4,550; at the crisis low, the price had even dipped to USD 4,150. How are select gold companies and major gas consumers like BASF and Lanxess faring right now? What about E.ON? Here are a few thoughts.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 26th, 2026 | 09:40 CET
Energy Shortages as a Profit Booster: Siemens Energy, RE Royalties, and Nordex in a Major Profit Review
The old oil-based world order is crumbling. The new currency is electricity. While geopolitical crises are tearing the markets apart, the demand for AI and industrial restructuring are colliding with fragile supply chains. Short-term oil price fluctuations are losing significance; electrification is writing its own profit stories. In this tension between old uncertainty and structural scarcity, three players have positioned themselves to capitalize: Siemens Energy as a systemic pillar, RE Royalties as a silent financier of green projects, and Nordex as a central force in European wind power.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 26th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Defense Industry Under Stress: Bottlenecks at Rheinmetall and Lockheed – Almonty Industries Stands to Reap the Benefits
The war in the Middle East is exposing the vulnerability of the global security architecture. While the US-led coalition's military operations against Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, continue, US President Donald Trump's erratic communication is causing extreme uncertainty among military planners. In rapid succession, reports from the White House oscillate between triumphant declarations of victory, the announcement of American ground troops, and, shortly thereafter, the prospect of peace negotiations. This unpredictability collides with an alarming reality: even the arsenals of the world's greatest military power are emptying at a rapid pace. The massive use of precision weapons starkly reveals that the global arms industry is simply not equipped for intense wars of attrition or a further escalation of global tensions following the collapse of the existing world order. The real bottleneck in the arms industry is not a lack of government budgets, but the critical raw materials at the beginning of the supply chain. As a result, the market for tungsten and the producer Almonty Industries are coming into focus for investors. A unique opportunity beckons.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on March 25th, 2026 | 09:30 CET
The war opens up opportunities in commodity stocks: Barrick Mining, Antimony Resources, and Freeport McMoRan in focus
The war in the Persian Gulf has drastically shaken up the metals market. Until the end of January, gold, silver, copper, rare earths, and others were still the top performers in many portfolios. The debasement trade, the weak dollar, and geopolitical uncertainty drove prices higher. On top of that, there were significant supply shortages for silver and copper, as well as China's dominance in the extraction and processing of critical metals like antimony and rare earths. The current pullbacks in many stocks now offer opportunities for investors to enter the market.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 25th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Trump and the EU Need Critical Metals and Oil Alternatives! BHP, Avrupa Minerals, Mercedes, and BYD
As oil prices surge to new levels above USD 100, investors are facing heightened supply chain concerns. Just as during the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade relations in the commodities sector are at risk of grinding to a halt due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following significant price declines across all industrial sectors, it is essential to identify potential winners. The commodities giant BHP can look forward to rising revenues and cash flows, while a new surge in e-mobility is expected in the alternative energy sector. Avrupa Minerals is searching for critical materials in Finland and Portugal and has already made discoveries. An exciting investment opportunity is currently emerging.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 24th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Energy Crisis Escalates: A.H.T. Syngas Comes to the Rescue of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses – Haffner and Vow Position Themselves
The escalation of the war in the Middle East and the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are putting energy supply chains and the raw materials they depend on to the test. Since approximately 20% of global LNG trade flows through the strait, European natural gas prices have skyrocketed to record levels. The Dutch TTF benchmark reached a level of over EUR 90 per MWh in early March - a threefold increase within a few days that threatens the upturn in the manufacturing sector. In this market environment, the spotlight is turning to companies that offer immediately available, decentralized solutions for energy self-sufficiency. While many corporations are still stuck in long-term planning for a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, players like Haffner Energy and Vow are driving niche solutions for heavy industry and logistics. For medium-sized industrial companies, however, A.H.T. Syngas Technology offers a promising solution. Investors should recognize the dependence on global supply chains and bet on companies that are smartly tackling high energy costs.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 20th, 2026 | 08:30 CET
DAX and NASDAQ Plunge, but Drones Are on the Order List: How Is Volatus Aerospace Faring?
The escalation surrounding Iran is currently starkly illustrating just how much modern conflicts are shaped by unmanned systems. Drone attacks on storage and energy infrastructure in the Gulf region are driving not only geopolitical uncertainty but also oil prices skyward, putting global markets under pressure. At the same time, we are witnessing a broad sell-off in the stock markets, triggered by fears of inflation, supply bottlenecks, and a further escalation of the conflict. What is striking here is that while traditional markets come under pressure, the strategic importance of technologies for reconnaissance, surveillance, and the protection of critical infrastructure is rapidly increasing. This is precisely where new demand cycles are emerging, not only in the military sector but also in energy, security, and industry. It is at this striking intersection that the true investment story of Volatus Aerospace begins.
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