The global market is not linked to global events, but there is something hidden behind the market that controls it.
And the evidence for that?
Many countries around the world are witnessing significant political events, here are some examples:
Global events
- *United States of America*: The US presidential elections are among the most important ongoing political events, where candidates from various parties compete for the highest position in the country.
- *Middle East*: The region is witnessing rising political tensions, especially regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and wars in Yemen, Syria, and Libya. There are also fears of a wider regional escalation.
- *Europe*: Europe faces significant political challenges, especially regarding immigration and national security. There are also important upcoming elections in some European countries, which may lead to changes in national and regional policies.
- *Asia*: Asia is witnessing rising political tensions, especially regarding relations between China and the United States, and tensions in the Indian subcontinent.
- *Africa*: Africa faces significant political challenges, especially regarding political and economic stability. There are also important upcoming elections in some African countries, which may lead to changes in national and regional policies.
Some prominent political events in 2024
- *Presidential Elections in Russia*: The Russian presidential elections will be held in March 2024, in which Vladimir Putin is expected to win a new presidential term.
- *European Parliament Elections*: The European Parliament elections will take place in June 2024, which is expected to witness shifts in European policies.
- *US Presidential Elections*: The US presidential elections will take place in November 2024, which is expected to witness fierce competition among candidates ¹.
And today
The Arab region and the world today are witnessing many important events, here are the most prominent:
- *Russia and Ukraine*: Russia intercepted 184 Ukrainian drones in its airspace, a day after the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 250 drones launched by Kyiv.
- *Middle East*:
- The Israeli army detects a projectile launched from northern Gaza.
- Netanyahu: We are nearing the end of the Gaza war.. Some tasks remain.
- Lebanon decides to keep the contents of the army's plan regarding weapons confidential.
- *Yemen and the Houthis*:
- The Israeli army intercepts a missile launched from Yemen.
- The death of a crew member of a Dutch cargo ship attacked by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden.
- *Economy*:
- Egypt's fuel import bill rises to $15 billion in 9 months
- Egypt attracts Arab investments of more than $4 billion in 9 months
- Gulf GDP growth is 3% in the first quarter of 2025 to $588.1 billion.
- *International Relations*:
- Germany: Agreement with Gulf countries on maritime corridor security.
- Gulf-European confirmation on the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation to face challenges.