Briefing: Donald Trump takes credit for transgender ban at LA's 2028 Olympics
Strategic angle: The former president claims responsibility for the controversial policy affecting transgender athletes.
Briefing: Moody's cuts rating on private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk as bad loans grow
Strategic angle: The move by Moody's is the latest sign of distress in private credit; retail investors have been rushing to withdraw funds from Blackstone to Apollo.
HELOC and home equity loan rates Monday, March 23, 2026: Do you want a fixed or adjustable-rate?
Explore the latest rates for HELOC and home equity loans and decide between fixed or adjustable options.
Briefing: Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies
Strategic angle: Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank
West Bank: Israeli settlers torch homes, beat Palestinians
Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian areas, causing significant damage and injuries.
Briefing: An Employee Says He's Asked To Push Credit Cards And HELOCs To Customers. Dave Ramsey Says The Moral Dilemma Has A Simple Answer
Strategic angle: Dave Ramsey provides insights on the ethical concerns surrounding aggressive sales tactics in finance.
Briefing: When it comes to private credit, 'some caution is reasonable,' advisor says. What to know
Strategic angle: While there are pockets of weakness in private credit, concern about a broad-based meltdown among these funds may be misplaced, some experts say.
Briefing: European nations decry 'increasing settler terror' in West Bank
Strategic angle: Six Palestinians have been shot dead in settler attacks since March, prompting international condemnation.
Briefing: Flagship Blackstone credit fund posts first monthly loss since 2022
Strategic angle: Loan markdowns and market declines led to negative return for the first time in more than three years.
Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan
Kyiv faces challenges as Hungary maintains its veto on a crucial loan, impacting financial support.
Briefing: Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
Strategic angle: Anker’s magnetic battery pack can both prop up and charge your phone.
Briefing: Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke
Strategic angle: Orbán asserts Hungary holds significant leverage following the blocking of a major loan to Ukraine.
Briefing: The West Bank, up against the wall: Illegal Palestinian workers face exploitation and danger
Strategic angle: Our reporters in the Middle East went to meet Palestinians who are desperately trying to reach Israel to find work there.
Outrage among EU leaders as Hungary's Orban U-turns on Ukraine loan
EU leaders express anger at Viktor Orban's refusal to lift veto on Ukraine funds, calling it disloyal and akin to blackmail.
Briefing: EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan
Strategic angle: European Union leaders accuse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of obstructing vital aid for Ukraine, impacting EU unity.
Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's decision could jeopardize crucial financial assistance for Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges.
European leaders seek breakthrough on €90bn Ukraine loan blocked by Viktor Orban
EU leaders aim to resolve funding dispute affecting Ukraine's financial aid.
Briefing: EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan
Strategic angle: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan.
Briefing: Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts
Strategic angle: The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium in Europe, threatening energy supplies, growth, and the outlook for consumer prices.
Briefing: Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Strategic angle: Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.