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Iraq Budget Battle Looms as Saddam-Era Bond Plan Falters
Falanx Assynt Assistant Geopolitical Director provides insight into Iraq’s financial challenges as the country’s budget battle looms. Read the full commentary in BNN Bloomberg’s article.
Posted: 7 May 2020
Darkest of times for the oil industry
Falanx Assynt Managing Director provides expert assessment to Upstream on the future outlook for global oil markets, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted: 22 April 2020
IEA calls for deeper cuts
Our expert assessment features in Energy Voice piece on the implications of the IEA’s call for deeper cuts to oil production.
Posted: 22 April 2020
What’s next for oil after ‘crazy day’ saw prices go into reverse?
For more on ‘What’s next for oil after ‘crazy day’ saw prices go into reverse?’ Click the button to read our full assessment to The Times.
Posted: 22 April 2020
Saudi, Russia rift widens
“Given the amount of oil that has gone into storage and reduced demand, resetting the market may be challenging…” Click the button for more on our analysis on the widening Saudi-Russia oil rift.
Posted: 6 April 2020
‘Brutal environment’ keeps oil crashing
Read the latest Upstream article for our expert assessment on how the current oil market’s ‘brutal environment’ keeps prices heavily suppressed.
Posted: 2 April 2020
Former Diplomat Sees Oil War Truce After Summer
Our Managing Director and former British Diplomat Charles Hollis speaks to Rigzone about the ongoing developments in the Saudi-Russia oil price war. Read the full interview here.
Posted: 2 April 2020
The coronavirus outbreak and tumbling oil prices are triggering a dollar shortage in Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa Analyst at Falanx Assynt, says sustained low oil prices will “see the government’s ability to protect the naira diminish.” Read Quartz Africa’s article for our insight on how the coronavirus and decline in oil prices trigger Nigeria’s dollar shortage.
Posted: 12 March 2020
UPDATE 2-Nigeria to scale down budget in face of oil price crash
Mathias Hindar, a sub-Saharan Africa analyst at consultancy Falanx Assynt, said persistently low oil prices would put pressure on the country’s “rapidly diminishing” foreign currency reserves and restrict funds for capital projects… Read the full assessment here.
Posted: 9 March 2020
‘A very tough year’: Virus set to deal $45b blow to airlines, lead to first traffic drop since 2009
For our full assessment on how the coronavirus will likely impact the global flight traffic, view The Sunday Times Herald’s latest article.
Posted: 21 February 2020
Airlines Warn of First Global Traffic Drop Since 2009 on Virus
“Even as we see the number of new reported cases of coronavirus in China fall each day, airlines will continue to count the cost of the coronavirus outbreak for some time yet,” For our full assessment on how the coronavirus will impact the global flight traffic read Bloomberg’s latest article.
Posted: 20 February 2020
Nigerian Governor Demands 100,000 Troops to Quell Insurgency
Falanx Assynt’s expert Analyst on Africa Mathias Hindar, provides insight in Bloomberg’s latest article, on the Borno state governor’s demand for troops to help suppress the militant insurgency.
Posted: 20 February 2020
Update: More Airlines Suspend China Flights
“How quickly flights are resumed is largely dependent on how the coronavirus is contained.” Read our full commentary to Caixin Global on airlines suspending flights to China
Posted: 30 January 2020
Coronavirus news – live: Outbreak declared international health emergency by WHO, as experts say UK risk has risen
Falanx Assynt LTD Geopolitical Director Alex Sehmer commentary featured in The Independent on BA’s decision to suspend flights to China in response to the coronavirus outbreak as UK risk increases.
Posted: 30 January 2020
Iran’s judiciary threatens to expel UK ambassador
Read our commentary in Financial Times article on Iran’s judiciary threatening to expel UK ambassador.
Posted: 14 January 2020
Iran: The impact of officials’ response to mistakenly shooting down civilian flight
Listen to Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director discuss how the Iranian officials delayed response to mistakenly shooting down a Ukrainian passenger flight impacts Tehran’s domestic and international stability.
Posted: 14 January 2020
Risks still persist in the US-Iran crisis, expert says
Charles Hollis, Managing Director of Falanx Assynt, discusses what U.S.-Iran tensions mean for the broader Middle East region.
Posted: 9 January 2020
Game Over for Exxon Mobil in Iraq?
“Our assessment is that, having so publicly stated that retaliation will happen, the Iranian regime has to follow through,” Read Charles Hollis our Managing Director comments in Energy Intelligence’s article on Exxon Mobil future in Iraq.
Posted: 8 January 2020
Iran crisis: How high could oil prices go?
Watch Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director Charles Hollis speak to Sky News on how Iranian officials may respond to the US killing of the Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
Posted: 6 January 2020
Soleimani Killing Raises Fears of Reprisals on Oil Infrastructure
Read The Wall Street Journal article for our assessment on the increased fear of retaliation on oil infrastructure in response to the US killing of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani.
The Wall Street Journal article
Posted: 3 January 2020
Saudi Aramco reaches $2 trillion threshold but doubts persist
Read Charles Hollis’ commentary in The Times article on the doubts that remain despite the success of Saudi Aramco’s domestic IPO launch.
Posted: 13 December 2019
Saudis hail ‘fortune-telling’ prince for Aramco price prediction
Charles Hollis provides expert assessment to Reuters on the possible long-term impact of Saudi Aramco’s domestic IPO reaching its targeted valuation.
Posted: 12 December 2019
‘Full weight of state’ behind Aramco share price
Watch Charles Hollis Managing Director of Falanx Assynt on Sky News with Stuart Joyner, energy expert at Redburn Street Signs discussing Saudia Arabia’s Aramco.
Posted: 11 December 2019
The $11 Trillion Emerging-Markets Rally Has Big Backing for 2020
Falanx Assynt LTD contributes to Bloomberg’s survey on the 2020 prospects for the emerging markets.
Posted: 10 December 2019
No Riyadh rush as many global investors steer clear of Aramco IPO
Read Reuters’ latest article on “No Riyadh rush as many global investors steer clear of Aramco IPO” for more on our insight into foreign investors’ response to the historic Aramco IPO flotation.
Posted: 6 December 2019
How Much Is Aramco Worth? Questions Over Valuation Rise as IPO Approaches
Our expert commentary feature in Oil & Gas Links’ article on the Aramco IPO valuation.
“Just selling a 1.5% stake in an oil company is not really going to achieve an enormous amount,” said Charles Hollis, director at intelligence consultancy Falanx Assynt.
Posted: 5 December 2019
How Much Is Aramco Worth? Questions Over Valuation Rise as IPO Approaches
Our expert commentary feature in the International Business Times’ article on the Aramco IPO valuation.
“Just selling a 1.5% stake in an oil company is not really going to achieve an enormous amount,” said Charles Hollis, director at intelligence consultancy Falanx Assynt.
International Business Times comment
Posted: 4 December 2019
Saudis Push for Longer-Lasting OPEC Cuts as Aramco IPO Approaches
Read The Wall Street Journal’s recent article on “Saudis Push for Longer-Lasting OPEC Cuts as Aramco IPO Approaches” which feature expert commentary from Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director.
The Wall Street Journal comment
Posted: 1 December 2019
In today’s volatile world, good intelligence has never been more important
Read Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director’s opinion piece published by Energy Voice on the importance of good intelligence in today’s increasingly volatile world.
Posted: 29 November 2019
The Man Stoking Nationalism in India Could Succeed Modi One Day
Alexander Sehmer Falanx’s Assynt’s Director of Geopolitical Intelligence provides commentary to Bloomberg on, how Amit Shah Modi’s point man could succeed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Posted: 28 November 2019
Tests for Saudi Arabia: Aramco’s IPO, Oil Prices and Iran
Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director Charles Hollis speaks to The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) David Hodari in a brief Q&A on the Aramco IPO, Oil Prices and Iran. The interview features in the WSJ’s Energy Journal read the full interview here.
The Wall Street Journal interview
Posted: 25 November 2019
Aramco IPO: It’s a Thanks, but No Thanks From Malaysia’s Petronas
Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director Charles Hollis comments feature in The New York Times on Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas response to Saudi’s Aramco IPO and the extent to which the IPO supports the agenda to diversify the country’s economic interests.
Posted: 22 November 2019
Domestic demands and Aramco’s IPO
Our Managing Director Charles Hollis’ comments feature in Energy Voice on the Domestic demands and Aramco’s IPO.
Posted: 22 November 2019
Aramco IPO: It’s a thanks but no thanks from Petronas
Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director Charles Hollis comments feature in Reuters on Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas response to Saudi’s Aramco IPO and the extent to which the IPO supports the agenda to diversify the country’s economic interests.
Posted: 22 November 2019
Saudi officials knew they were ‘exposed’ to drone attacks months ago but they weren’t able to do anything to stop it
Falanx Assynt’s Managing Director Charles Hollis comments feature in the Business Insider on the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia oil fields.
Posted: 17 September 2019
Zimbabwe’s rulers find themselves in a trap of their own making
Our Senior Analyst speaks to Bloomberg Businessweek on the major unrest in Zimbabwe as their currency devaluation slashes spending power by 90% since February of 2019.
Posted: 21 August 2019
Zimbabwe has a plan to end 20-year standoff with creditors
Our Senior Analyst speaks to Bloomberg on the growing concerns surrounding Zimbabwe’s 20 year standoff with creditors and this will likely impact the country’s economic future.
Posted: 16 August 2019
U.S. threatens sanctions over Iran tanker after court ruling
Falanx Assynt’s Analyst Cara Hatton provides specialist insight to Bloomberg on the US threatening sanctions over Iran Tanker after court ruling.
Posted: 15 August 2019
Donald Trump hopes Hong Kong crisis can be solved ‘humanely’, offers personal meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to help
Falanx Assynt’s Geopolitical Intelligence Director Alex Sehmer provides expert assessment in the latest Newsweek article on the growing protests in Hong Kong and the potential future implications.
Posted: 15 August 2019
Hong Kong: Video of troops’ target practice threatens protesters
Falanx Assynt Senior Analyst provides commentary in The Times on the video released of Chinese troops’ target practicing in Hong Kong as a means to threaten protesters.
Posted: 2 August 2019
Britain offers to release impounded Iranian tanker as it seeks to defuse tensions
Charles Hollis Falanx Assynt MD assesses the nuance between the Iranian threats in the Gulf waters, EU sanctions on Syria, the nuclear deal and much more. Access the full article for Charles’ complete expert evaluation.
Posted: 13 July 2019
European nations prepare to launch delayed Iran payments channel
Falanx Assynt MD raises a critical question in the Financial Times on “how many international businesses will choose to continue trading with Iran over maintaining commercial relations with the United States.
Posted: 27 June 2019
Iran wants Europe to take US nuclear deal withdrawal seriously
Watch Charles Hollis Managing Director of Falanx Assynt on CNBC’s Street Signs discussing the geopolitical tensions encircling Iran and the nuclear deal agreement.
Posted: 28 June 2019
Iran conflict could ‘spiral out of control’ as Trump white house plots response to drone shootings
Falanx Assynt’s Geopolitical Intelligence Director Alex Sehmer comments in Newsweek’s article on the Iran-US conflict as Trump white house plots response to drone shooting.
Posted: 20 June 2019
America’s ‘extreme pressure’ on Iran risks Middle East chaos, China warns
The Chinese foreign minister is calling on the U.S. to respect international law and avoid any further escalation in tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that the situation could quickly descend into chaos.
Read our Geopolitical Intelligence Director’s insight on Chinese foreign minister’s warning regarding US pressure.
Posted: 18 June 2019
US blames Iran for oil tanker attack in Gulf of Oman amid rising tensions
The US accused Iran of being behind attacks in the Persian Gulf on Thursday and said it would raise the issue at the United Nations after two oil tankers were seriously damaged in an attack.
Access the full article for Falanx Assynt MD’s commentary on Iran’s actions in the wake of US accusation.
Posted: 13 June 2019
Saudi Arabia oil installations hit in drone attacks
Two Saudi Arabian oil pumping stations were targeted in a drone attack on Tuesday, the kingdom’s energy minister said, as fears rose about the security of Saudi oil infrastructure.
In this latest geopolitical news coverage, Falanx Assynt MD Charles Hollis talks to FT about the impact from a political and business intelligence point of view.
Posted: 14 May 2019
