Chapter 11: Effects of Geopolitics on Economies and Investment Markets

In this section

• Geopolitics and Globalization
  Explore how the interplay of political power dynamics and global interconnectedness shapes economies, financial markets, and investment strategies, focusing on risks, opportunities, and historical evolutions of globalization.
• Trade Disputes, Sanctions, and Tariff Wars
  In-depth exploration of how trade disputes, tariff wars, and sanctions reshape global markets and influence investment decisions
• Political Risk and Regulatory Uncertainty
  Explore how geopolitical shifts, political leadership changes, and evolving regulations impact global investment decisions. Understand key types of political risk, strategies to mitigate uncertain regulatory environments, and discover practical examples relevant for CFA candidates.
• Assessing Geopolitical Risk and Economic Vulnerabilities
  Learn structured frameworks, scenario analysis, and investment positioning strategies for evaluating how geopolitical forces can impact economies, markets, and investor portfolios.
• Role of International Organizations (IMF, World Bank, WTO)
  An in-depth look at the major international financial organizations shaping global economic stability, trade, and development—exploring their mandates, influence on geopolitics, and investor considerations.
• Tools of Geopolitics and Diplomacy
  Explore how nations strategically use diplomacy, economic statecraft, and alliances to shape policies, markets, and global governance—offering investors insights into geopolitical risk and opportunity.
• Energy Security and Commodity Geopolitics
  Explore how energy resources, resource nationalism, and shifting global power dynamics impact economies and investment markets.
• Digital Currencies and the Global Financial System
  Explore the transformative role of digital currencies, their geopolitical significance, and how they impact global capital markets, monetary sovereignty, and portfolio decisions.