geopolitics
Commented by Nico Popp on March 30th, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
Drone Warfare Redefines Security: Challenges for Rheinmetall and AeroVironment – Laggard Volatus Aerospace
The global security architecture has collapsed—where there was once stability, there is now chaos. Or do we seriously believe the US would still support NATO in the event of a defense crisis? At the same time, technological innovation is accelerating: what once began as experimental reconnaissance technology has evolved into a decisive factor in modern warfare - drones. A look at Eastern Europe illustrates the magnitude of this turning point. According to calculations by Reuters, Ukraine recently succeeded in putting up to 40% of Russia's oil export capacity out of commission through the use of drones. This military success is costing the Russian state budget billions. At the same time, Ukraine is emerging as a global exporter of drone technology and expertise. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently confirmed the deployment of military experts to the Middle East to assist countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in defending against drone attacks. Germany is also upgrading its capabilities, as conventional air defense systems are reaching their limits. Major corporations such as Rheinmetall and AeroVironment are positioning themselves in this market, which, according to forecasts by Global Industry Analysts, is expected to reach a volume of over USD 58 billion by the end of 2026. However, the most compelling leverage for investors is offered by the up-and-coming Canadian company Volatus Aerospace.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 30th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Power Metallic Mines – A New Commodities Giant in the Making
Global commodities markets are on the verge of a profound transformation. Copper, in particular, is emerging as a key strategic metal for the new industrial era. The massive expansion of power grids, electric mobility, and AI data centers is driving a significant increase in demand, while supply is only slowly keeping pace. Forecasts suggest that a structural deficit could develop by 2040, as new mines often take decades to reach production. This creates significant valuation potential for exploration companies advancing high-quality discoveries, as the market is increasingly willing to price in future supply gaps early on.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 27th, 2026 | 09:15 CET
Gold as a Last Resort? Risks at Blackstone, Core Investment in Barrick Mining, and Top Opportunity in Lahontan Gold
The financial markets are at a critical juncture. While the global economy has long hoped for a soft landing, warning signs from the private credit market and record global debt of around USD 350 trillion are revealing the fragility of the credit-based system. According to data from the World Gold Council (WGC), total demand for gold exceeded the 5,000-ton mark for the first time in 2025. This drove the total volume of the gold market to USD 555 billion, representing a 45% increase. While this development is also due to rising prices, it is nonetheless impressive. Even after the recent correction, the precious metal remains in demand: central banks purchased around 863 tons in 2025, while index funds absorbed 801 tons. Analysts at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs raised their price targets, in some cases above the USD 6,000 mark. In this complex landscape, the connections between the financial industry and precious metals become particularly interesting. While giants like Blackstone grapple with mounting challenges, mining companies such as Barrick Mining are benefiting from the flight to tangible assets. However, the standout opportunity for investors lies with the explorer Lahontan Gold, which impresses with a largely crisis-resilient business model.
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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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