SRTs and Shadow Banking: Is Europe Sleepwalking Into Another 2008 Crisis?

SRTs and Shadow Banking: Is Europe Sleepwalking Into Another 2008 Crisis? A Familiar Smell From the Past Something “new” is quietly spreading through Europe’s banking system. But for anyone who lived through the financial collapse of 2008, it feels disturbingly familiar. Back then, the world learned overnight what CDSs, CDOs and structured credit products really … Περισσότερα

Why Greece Is Becoming America’s Energy Gatekeeper in Europe

Why Greece Is Becoming America’s Energy Gatekeeper in Europe For years, Greece sat at the edge of Europe’s strategic map — important, certainly, but rarely central. That is no longer true. A new energy geography is taking shape across Southeastern Europe, and Greece is moving to its center. What once looked like a peripheral market … Περισσότερα

US–Iran Ceasefire: What It Means for Global Energy Markets and Europe

Introduction The reported ceasefire between the United States and Iran marks a significant geopolitical development—one with immediate implications far beyond the region. Energy markets, historically sensitive to tensions in the Middle East, are already reacting to the prospect of de-escalation. For Europe, still navigating a fragile energy transition, the implications are complex: potential relief on … Περισσότερα

Who Really Controls Europe’s Energy Market in 2026? Power, Pricing, and Influence

Introduction Europe’s energy system has undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Supply routes have shifted, new infrastructure has been built, and policy priorities have evolved. But as the system changes, a fundamental question emerges: Who actually controls Europe’s energy market in 2026? The answer is no longer straightforward. Power is now distributed across multiple … Περισσότερα