Money Briefing: China's Exports of Rare Earth Magnets Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting Strategic angle: Significant increase in rare earth magnet exports from China as leaders prepare for crucial discussions. editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Granite Mining Project Sparks Local Debate Strategic angle: A contentious granite mining project is igniting discussions among local residents and stakeholders. editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Oil retreats as US and allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz Strategic angle: Oil prices decline as efforts increase to enhance supply and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy Strategic angle: During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for 'stepping up' to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, 'unlike NATO.' editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Supermicro co-founder charged in conspiracy to export Nvidia chips to China Strategic angle: US prosecutors allege two employees and a contractor smuggled servers through south-east Asia editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%. editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Australian mining company eyeing gold claims along Blackfoot River Strategic angle: A mining firm is exploring potential gold claims in the Blackfoot River area. editorial-staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Oil eases from day’s highs as Israeli leader’s comments temper market nerves Strategic angle: Wall Street recovers after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Mali delivers 33 million dollars of mining revenue to local communities Strategic angle: Significant funds allocated to support local development from mining revenues. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys' President Trump's National Economic Council director highlights the financial implications of ongoing military actions. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: $166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on Strategic angle: A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component' Strategic angle: Netanyahu's comments follow President Trump's declaration against deploying U.S. troops to the Middle East. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Crude Oil Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Trump, Bessent Comments Strategic angle: Traders are reacting to recent comments from Trump and Bessent, leading to a decline in crude oil prices. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Figma's stock drops 11% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product Strategic angle: Figma's stock has been getting hammered on concerns about AI, and Google's new design product is adding to that anxiety. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: What is Electrorefining? US Nuclear Admin Touts Purified Enriched Uranium Strategic angle: Understanding the process of electrorefining and its implications for enriched uranium production. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported An incident near the Bushehr nuclear facility raises concerns but reports confirm no harm done. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: The Iran war is threatening supply of a little-thought-of resource — helium. What it means for markets Strategic angle: Supply allocations are being set by who needs the gas the most. Semiconductors are at the 'top of the pecking order,' said helium consultant Phil Kornbluth. editorial-staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: 33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debt—she's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off Strategic angle: Ashley Alicea earns $90,000 a year as a charter school teacher in NYC and has a $55 hourly side hustle in mental health counseling. editorial-staff Mar 19