1. Carbon Pricing Framework: Explicit (EU ETS) vs. Implicit/Internal Shadow Pricing
TotalEnergies employs an internal carbon price (ICP)1 or shadow price in its project evaluations and asset impairment testing. Currently, its base case includes a minimum price of $100/tCO₂ (or higher jurisdictional prices) starting in 2023, with a 2% annual increase after 2030.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) is experiencing a severe liquidity crisis in its Direct Lending segment. This pressure stems from three systemic factors: (i) massive redemptions by Business Development Companies (BDCs), (ii) rapid devaluation of underlying tech assets (notably due to AI disruption), and (iii) margin compression from falling benchmark rates. We anticipate a “Capital Exodus” similar…
Les récents mouvements de volatilité observés sur les contrats à terme (Futures) de l'or et de l'argent, notamment lors de l'épisode de correction de Janvier 2026, ne sont pas attribuables à des modifications structurelles des fondamentaux de l'offre et de la demande, mais à une dynamique endogène aux marchés dérivés : l'ajustement procyclique des exigences…
An unprecedented channel of systemic risk is emerging between Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) and cryptocurrencies. The rapid normalization of JGB rates leads to a sharp appreciation of the Yen (JPY), triggering a global "Margin Call." This situation is aggravated by the collapse of the JPY carry trade, the flight of liquidity from Japanese platforms, and…
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