geopolitics
Commented by Armin Schulz on March 12th, 2026 | 07:40 CET
AI fuels demand, investors reap rewards: ExxonMobil, Standard Uranium, and Nordex in focus
Electricity demand is exploding, driven by electrification and the race for supremacy in artificial intelligence. Governments and corporations are desperately searching for solutions to power data centers around the clock. The old dogma of climate neutrality is giving way to a pragmatic realignment. Every available kilowatt-hour counts, whether fossil, nuclear, or renewable. This tension between security of supply and technological competition is currently giving rise to three promising investment opportunities that could not be more different. While US oil giant ExxonMobil is benefiting from the return to fossil fuels, Standard Uranium is betting on the nuclear renaissance, and Nordex relies on wind power as an indispensable pillar of the future energy mix.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 12th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Antimony Resources: Why a war in Iran could unleash the silent antimony crisis
The first 48 hours of a modern conflict consume billions and reveal a dangerous dependency. When fighting in Iran escalated at the end of February 2026, the Pentagon estimated ammunition costs of USD 5.6 billion for the first two days alone. More than 2,000 precision weapons struck over 5,000 targets. What is missing from this tally, however, is the question of what material the projectiles are made of. Behind every missile fired lies a silent but critical raw material: antimony. The semi-metal hardens lead bullets, ensures precision in primers, and enables thermal imaging technology in guidance systems. And this is exactly where the real problem begins.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 11th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Iran, Israel, USA – Investors turn to gold! Buying opportunities for Desert Gold, Barrick Mining, TUI, and Lufthansa
The daily news is not easy to stomach. Wars, conflicts, and human tragedies – who still thinks about traveling at times like these? Or is now precisely the time when people want to switch off and escape for a while? For years, investors have had to live with geopolitical uncertainty. So far, however, this has had little impact on equities, as there are always sectors that receive particular attention in such environments. Gold and silver have weathered the inflation surges since the COVID-19 pandemic remarkably well, while the tourism sector has been more of a roller coaster ride with several loops along the way. But what has worked in recent years is now back on the agenda: buy when the cannons thunder! It may sound lacking in empathy, yet it has consistently increased the wealth of those who accept the world as it is. We once again take a look at gold and the travel sector and prepare for another turbulent ride.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 11th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Scarcity drives prices – Market turbulence continues! Almonty, Shell, and BP are the winners in the current situation
Recent developments in the Middle East have put the commodity markets under considerable strain. Within a short period, the price of oil climbed to more than USD 115 per barrel, reaching a level not seen for several years. This movement is primarily driven by increasing risks to global energy trade following the further escalation of the situation in the Persian Gulf. Particular focus is on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy transport routes. Around 20% of internationally traded crude oil passes through this strait every day, meaning that any disruption immediately affects prices and supply expectations. Yesterday, US President Donald Trump issued a clear warning to Iran not to disrupt international trade routes. Within four hours, the price of oil plummeted by USD 30. Scarcity, yes – volatility, extreme! The same applies to tungsten prices, which have risen by a further 100% since the beginning of the year. We take a closer look.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 10th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Iran and the oil dilemma – Alternatives on the rise! CHAR Technologies, Nordex, and Siemens Energy in focus
The geopolitical escalation in the Middle East has hit commodity markets with full force. At the beginning of the week, the price of oil surged above USD 115 per barrel as a result of the Iran crisis, but quickly fell back to around USD 105. Nevertheless, this remains a level that was last reached several years ago. The trigger has been major disruptions to supply chains around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil trade normally passes. Oil has thus once again become a symbol of a classic geopolitical shock: physical scarcity meets panic-driven hedging on the futures markets. For dynamic investors, alternatives are coming to the fore. What can replace oil in the long term, or at least partially substitute it? CHAR Technologies, Nordex, and Siemens Energy may provide compelling answers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 9th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Energy Shock? Linde, Veolia, and AHT Syngas Offer Strategic Solutions
The stock market and economy are more volatile than ever. The reasons for this are the military escalation in the Middle East and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With crude oil prices exceeding USD 90 per barrel and, according to analysts, potentially rising to over USD 150 in a prolonged crisis scenario, the industry is facing a serious challenge. In this environment, the dynamics of the energy transition are also changing: decarbonization is no longer just a regulatory goal for companies, but has become a survival strategy for their own competitiveness. While the industrial gases group Linde forms the technological backbone of decarbonization with its expertise in hydrogen logistics, Veolia Environnement secures resources and even generates crisis-proof cash flows through the management of global material cycles. A.H.T. Syngas is also a good fit with the companies mentioned above. Its gasification plants convert industrial waste streams directly at their source into cost-effective synthesis gas and green hydrogen – a decentralized technology that is more relevant today than ever before.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 9th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Siemens Energy, Standard Uranium, Nordex – Geopolitical tensions create opportunities
The escalation in the Middle East is suddenly bringing energy security, a long-underestimated issue, into the spotlight of the markets. With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries of global oil trade is under pressure. For Europe and many industrialized nations, this once again highlights how vulnerable fossil fuel supply chains are. While oil and gas prices are reacting in the short term, the accelerated expansion of independent energy sources is once again coming to the fore strategically. Renewable energy and nuclear power in particular could be among the big winners in a new geopolitical energy order. Investors are already beginning to reevaluate the relevant sectors.
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Commented by Mario Hose on March 9th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Antimony Resources: The defense industry cannot do without antimony!
The situation in the Middle East continues to keep the world in suspense. The war in Iran has shaken global markets and once again shown how vulnerable our supply chains really are. Amid this turmoil, a raw material that has long been of little interest to anyone is increasingly coming into the spotlight: antimony. Without this metal, essential parts of the defense industry and modern energy supply would come to a standstill. This is exactly where Canadian company Antimony Resources Corp. comes in, with its Bald Hill project in New Brunswick. The stock has already doubled in 2026, but this could be just the beginning. Antimony Resources is a name every investor should keep on their radar.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 6th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
War – Shortages – Capitulation! Nel ASA, American Atomics, Oklo, and Siemens Energy in focus
In an environment where capital markets are already highly strained, another Middle East conflict has emerged at the beginning of March - this time involving Israel, the US, and Iran. Naturally, Hezbollah in Lebanon also stands ready to support its financiers from the Persian state. All of this adds fuel to an already overheated situation that can hardly cool down due to global shortages of energy, weapons, and raw materials. For stock market traders, this environment presents both opportunities and risks, because where there are losers, there are always winners as well. With oil and gas prices 15% higher, alternative energy sources are quickly coming back into focus. Stocks such as Nel ASA, which had already faded somewhat, are thus getting a new lease of life. A particularly strong spotlight is now falling on the nuclear industry, as it is more important than ever. Risk-conscious investors may still want to jump on the moving train.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 5th, 2026 | 10:00 CET
War, destruction, and the next oil crisis? RE Royalties' financing model as a driver of green infrastructure inspires
The global restructuring of energy supply is no longer a vision, but an economic and social necessity. Rising demand for electricity due to digitalization, electromobility, and AI infrastructure is meeting ambitious climate targets. In particular, there is enormous pressure to reduce emissions sustainably. This is precisely where it will be decided whether sufficient capital will flow into clean technologies quickly, efficiently, and scalably. Sustainable financing programs are therefore not a "nice-to-have," but a key lever for security of supply, competitiveness, and climate protection. The company RE Royalties exemplifies how capital markets and climate protection can work hand in hand. What is more, investors can reap high returns while keeping their conscience clear!
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