geopolitics
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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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 20th, 2026 | 08:20 CET
Fertilizer Crisis Triggered by the Iran War: Why Bayer, MustGrow Biologics, and K+S Offer the Perfect Portfolio Mix
When bombs fall in the Persian Gulf, the global agricultural economy trembles. The recent military strikes against Iran have thrown the fertilizer markets into turmoil. Prices for nitrogen and ammonia are skyrocketing, and shares of North American corporations are surging by double digits. Regardless of the acute geopolitical upheaval, the industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While one half of the sector is still cashing in on the short-term gains from the crisis, the other has long been driving forward the vision of sustainable agriculture, spurred by regulatory pressure. Three companies show where the journey is headed: agricultural giant Bayer, agricultural biotechnology company MustGrow Biologics, and fertilizer specialist K+S.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 18th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Drone Warfare Reshapes NATO Priorities: Airbus, DroneShield, and NEO Battery Materials in Focus
Things are not progressing as quickly as the US president had hoped with the "Iran special operation." Airstrikes against Iran began in early March, and since then, markets have been fluctuating wildly, almost hourly. Even though the destruction of Iran's nuclear programs is widely welcomed, a new oil and gas shortage is emerging for Western economies, as around 20% of daily production is transported through the Strait of Hormuz, a route also used by container ships. Investors must therefore once again contend with a new supply constraint that is shaking global supply chains. In highly specialized industries, "just-in-time" production thus becomes a gamble. Defense and military stocks are once again in focus, but due to the enormous challenges posed by constantly evolving conflict zones, specialists in energy storage and electrical infrastructure are also moving into the spotlight. A healthy mix of all these sectors could even generate gains in times like these.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 17th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
80% Margins from SKYDRA: Why Volatus Aerospace Is More Than a Drone Manufacturer
CAD 81.8 billion is a figure that immediately grabs attention. With this amount, the Canadian government has not simply increased its budget, but has laid out a new industrial framework for the country's defense policy. The old rules of procurement no longer apply. In recent years, Canadian defense companies have faced protracted decision-making processes, years-long procurement cycles, and a significant portion of the hoped-for budget flowing overseas. The new Defense Industrial Strategy is no ordinary policy document. It is a clear commitment to a "Build in Canada" philosophy. In the future, 70% of procurement spending is to go to domestic companies. At the same time, unmanned systems and autonomous technologies are officially declared "core sovereign capabilities." This sector, in which Volatus Aerospace is well-positioned, is granted strategic status and will be prioritized in the future.
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