The Expat Edge

EU Israel Sanctions Vote: What European Expats Must Know

EU Israel Sanctions Vote: What European Expats Must Know

Published on: 22/04/2026

EU foreign ministers vote on suspending the €1bn/year EU-Israel Association Agreement. What European expats with Israeli exposure should do now.

Hormuz Is 'Open' but Only 19 Ships Got Through: The Ceasefire Illusion Hitting Expat Portfolios

Hormuz Is 'Open' but Only 19 Ships Got Through: The Ceasefire Illusion Hitting Expat Portfolios

Published on: 11/04/2026

Only 19 ships have transited Hormuz since the ceasefire. 2,000 vessels remain stranded. Markets priced in a reopening that hasn't happened. Here's what expats should do before April 22.

Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum: What April 6 Means for Expat Portfolios Across Asia

Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum: What April 6 Means for Expat Portfolios Across Asia

Published on: 05/04/2026

Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran expires April 6. Two scenarios, one deadline, and what expats across Asia and the Gulf should do with their portfolios now.