Money Briefing: Inflation worries become growth worries Strategic angle: A longer war makes long bonds interesting editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war Strategic angle: Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 - Reuters Strategic angle: Financial markets are increasingly concerned about the impact of oil prices and geopolitical tensions as they approach Q2. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Three niche commodity prices are surging. What they show about China's grip on supply chains Strategic angle: In the wake of the Iran war, prices are surging for critical elements used in defense and the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Cracks appear in US-UK security co-operation after Trump-Starmer tensions Strategic angle: Differences over war in Iran are hitting working relationships between diplomats, officials and military personnel. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Foreign central banks sell US Treasuries in wake of Iran war Strategic angle: International official holdings at New York Federal Reserve fall to lowest level since 2012 editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Why do politicians want AI to go faster? Strategic angle: Bullish rhetoric about ‘unleashing’ the technology is badly out of touch with the sensibilities of many voters. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: ‘Pump anxiety’ from soaring fuel prices prompts surge in interest in EVs Strategic angle: Increased costs since outbreak of Middle East conflict prompt more test drives and advert views editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Swiss lawmakers signal compromise on $22bn UBS capital plan Strategic angle: Decision could be published in April with foreign capital requirements component moving to parliament for debate editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: In trade’s ‘law of the jungle’, the winners are clear Strategic angle: It is China and the US that prosper when power sets the terms for global commerce editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Iran’s hackers go to war Strategic angle: Tehran’s cyber operatives have sought to sow fear and hoover up intelligence in series of attacks in Israel and the US editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Indian mobile giant Airtel raises $1 billion for data centers from Carlyle, other PE firms Strategic angle: Signaling rising global interest in India’s data‑center sector, Bharti Airtel has attracted private‑equity interest as it seeks to raise $1 billion. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump comments on Iran war Strategic angle: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end military hostilities against Iran. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: China's factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year Strategic angle: China's official gauge for manufacturing activity pointed to a better-than-expected expansion in March, snapping two months of declines. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI race enters a new phase Strategic angle: A new frontier is shaping up for companies that want to make money with artificial intelligence. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: US Trade Representative Slams WTO After Ecommerce Tariff Talks Fail Strategic angle: Jamieson Greer criticizes the WTO, stating that the US will pursue alternative routes to extend the freeze on ecommerce tariffs. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports a positive shift in stock futures and a decline in oil prices amid geopolitical developments. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Pete Hegseth's Broker Attempted Defense Investments Before Iran War Financial Times reports on controversial investment moves amid rising tensions. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Trump warns of destruction of Iran's oil infrastructure U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's oil wells and electric plants if Hormuz Strait is not reopened. editorial-staff Mar 31
Money Briefing: Unilever nears deal to combine food division with spice maker McCormick Strategic angle: Move will transform Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker from multi-category conglomerate into beauty and personal care company editorial-staff Mar 30