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Traditionally, financial bubbles were viewed as rare events that would painfully affect economies for years. In contrast, modern markets may be evolving toward a state where asset prices continue to rise and recover quickly, even after periods of instability. Despite the consequences of heavy monetary policies in response to global pandemics, wars and periods of high inflation, asset prices have shown a remarkable ability to recover and reach new record highs (S&P 500 index).

Every two years, we are reminded of why the Olympic Games are, by far, the most important all-around sporting event there is. With the recent wrapping of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, we once again witnessed an event that, despite its 130-year history, still manages to captivate millions. However, behind all the spectacle, there have been consistent talks over the past two to three decades about how, despite all of its cultural relevance, the Games still cannot break eve

In the light of recent events regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the vital importance of maritime trade has never been clearer. The globalized world has brought humanity innumerable advantages regarding communication, accessibility, quality of life, and opportunities, but the idea that all that is sustained by the safety and sustainability of maritime transit is mind-blowing. Above all, it raises some important questions regarding global dependency and sustainability, Since last