Money Briefing: How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Tehran prepares for a Persian new year under air assault Strategic angle: Nowruz is Iran’s biggest annual celebration but many in the capital are hunkering down amid US and Israeli strikes. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: From Vienna’s rooftops, the Kremlin is listening in Strategic angle: Russia has increased satellite dish activity on buildings it owns in Austrian capital editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks Strategic angle: The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Ant Group unit clears regulatory step for Bright Smart takeover, sending shares up 70% Strategic angle: Shares of Bright Smart Securities surged 58% after an Ant Group unit completed the required steps to acquire Hong Kong listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping Strategic angle: Oil prices surged as uncertainty surrounds the U.S.-led coalition's effectiveness in safeguarding vital shipping routes. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: UAE Reopens Airspace After Brief Shutdown Amid Regional Tensions Strategic angle: The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed airspace due to security concerns following Iranian attacks. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Oil gains over 2% as market weighs Iran war supply risks - Reuters Strategic angle: Oil prices rise as traders assess potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in Iran. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Donald Trump says he will have the ‘honour’ of ‘taking Cuba in some form’ Strategic angle: US president confirms discussions with communist island nation without sharing details editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Asia-Pacific markets open higher after oil declines sent Wall Street higher overnight Strategic angle: International benchmark Brent crude futures lost 2.84% to end at $100.21 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped 5.28% to $93.50 on Monday. editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Trump says China, Japan and Korea should be ‘thanking’ US for strikes Strategic angle: President says ‘numerous’ nations vow to help protect vessels, while UK and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war editorial-staff Mar 17
Money Briefing: Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba' Strategic angle: The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force. editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent Trump's visit, scheduled for March 31-April 2, would be the first for a U.S. president since he went to the country in 2017. editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Moody’s warns of recession risk with high oil prices Strategic angle: Moody’s indicates that sustained elevated oil prices could lead to an unavoidable recession. editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war Strategic angle: The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them. editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Strategic angle: Thank industry analysts? editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: US diesel prices soar to almost $5 as Iran war pinches global supplies Strategic angle: Higher fuel costs will make it more expensive to transport goods and plant crops editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Nvidia’s Huang predicts $1tn in AI chip revenue over 2 years Strategic angle: Chip group’s higher-than-expected sales forecast fails to boost share price editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Employers say AI makes workers faster — but it's also creating 'friction or mistrust,' report finds Strategic angle: Artificial intelligence is creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment, a new MetLife report finds. editorial-staff Mar 16
Money Briefing: Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27 Strategic angle: At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology. editorial-staff Mar 16