Money Briefing: Fastmarkets set to launch new rare earth spot prices to capture global trade outside China Strategic angle: Fastmarkets aims to enhance transparency in the rare earth market with new pricing benchmarks. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Iraq and Kurdistan Strike Deal to Restart Key Oil Pipeline Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are set to be influenced by the recent agreement between Iraq and Kurdistan to resume operations of a crucial oil pipeline. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Southwest Florida Man Saving Children from Cobalt Strategic angle: A local hero takes action to protect children from the dangers of cobalt mining. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Global hedge funds suffer worst losses since 'liberation day' on Iran war turmoil Strategic angle: Hedge funds are getting battered by a sharp spike in oil prices and a broad market selloff unraveling crowded trades as the Iran war continues. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Oil price spike likely to keep rates on hold but deepen divisions among Fed officials this week Strategic angle: The recent surge in oil prices may influence the Federal Reserve's decision-making, leading to potential rifts among officials. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Traffic starts trickling through Strait of Hormuz: Who's moving through and who's still stranded or diverting Strategic angle: Iran has scared off most ships from the Strait of Hormuz, leaving some ships to pass through, while most continued to wait outside the Gulf. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Residents question Snoqualmie-area lithium battery storage project as evaluation begins Concerns arise as the evaluation of a lithium battery storage project in Snoqualmie starts. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex Strategic angle: A recent incident raises concerns about the security of Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Iran still seen capable of escalating attacks on Gulf’s energy Strategic angle: Analysts warn Tehran’s ability to prolong disruption to oil and gas flows ‘has a way to go’ editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Trump has broken it. Now he owns it Strategic angle: Continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the movement of gas and fertilisers as well as oil editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Europe’s airlines eye opportunities from Iran war fallout Strategic angle: With services of dominant Gulf rivals disrupted, there is a brief window to provide direct flights that avoid the region’s hubs. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Iran conflict turns shipping market into ‘wild west’ Strategic angle: Containers are being dropped off at far-flung ports while freight rates have soared. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: The sum of all fears for Lebanon Strategic angle: Many in the country, haunted by memories of the 1980s, are convinced Israel is preparing a broad land offensive. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran war Strategic angle: Move would be particularly important for Dubai, which has attracted wealthy individuals with its zero income tax rate. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Soy Futures Drop on Delayed Trump-Xi Meeting, Oil Price Decline Strategic angle: Soy futures see a decline amid geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Poland Making Progress On Nuclear Waste Management, But More Work Needed, Says IAEA Strategic angle: Nuclear Energy Agency highlights advancements and ongoing challenges in Poland's nuclear waste management efforts. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Johnson City anti-crypto mining group holds community meeting Strategic angle: Community gathers to discuss concerns over crypto mining impacts. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Japan's Mitsui OSK shares soar to record highs as activist investor Elliott builds 'significant' stake Strategic angle: Shares of Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK surged to a record high after Elliott Investment Management said it had established a 'significant' stake. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Oil slips as rising U.S. crude inventories offset attacks on UAE energy infrastructure Strategic angle: Oil prices slipped despite escalating attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure. editorial-staff Mar 18
Money Briefing: Laser‑driven single‑step synthesis of monolithic prelithiated silicon‑graphene anodes for ultrahigh‑performance zero‑decay lithium‑ion batteries Strategic angle: Innovative synthesis method promises enhanced performance for lithium-ion batteries. editorial-staff Mar 18