Money Briefing: Kremlin backs covert campaign to keep Orbán in power Strategic angle: Vladimir Putin endorses plan drawn up by Russian consultancy that is under western sanctions Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Lasers, radars and drones: Middle East war spurs hunt for cheaper air defence Strategic angle: Complex systems built to counter enemy aircraft and large missiles are not cost effective for modern warfare. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway Strategic angle: Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China despite ongoing conflicts affecting energy supplies. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Beijing Can't Afford Another Crackdown on Its Tech Companies Strategic angle: China's latest policy meetings underscore the importance of domestic tech innovation to national growth. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Iran war lifts K-defence company offering cheap Patriot rival Strategic angle: LIG Nex1’s Cheongung-II success in real-war situation set to foster demand for Korean security tech Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Trump says India’s Reliance will back first new US oil refinery in 50 years US president hails new project in Brownsville, Texas, as Iran war drives higher fuel prices Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: AI chipmaker Cerebras namedropped by Oracle, alongside Nvidia and AMD Strategic angle: A Cerebras deal from one of the world's top cloud providers could be a big boon for a company that's trying to hit the public market. Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Trump administration’s mixed messaging sparks wild swings in oil markets Strategic angle: Confusion over US naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz exposes lack of clarity over war aims Editorial Staff Mar 11
Money Briefing: Oil swings as traders parse mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz Strategic angle: White House says US energy secretary’s claim that navy escorted tanker through key waterway was wrong Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Oracle stock jumps 9% on earnings beat and increased guidance as cloud revenue climbs 44% Strategic angle: Oracle boosted its revenue backlog total by $30 billion during the February quarter. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Oracle shares rally 10 per cent on strong revenue forecast from AI data centres Strategic angle: Larry Ellison’s database group posted better than expected earnings from its cloud unit. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Ford launches new AI to grow multibillion-dollar Pro commercial business Strategic angle: Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasizes the importance of diversifying Pro's revenue through software for future growth. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Elon Musk's xAI wants to build a power plant in Mississippi. Regulators plan a key meeting on Election Day The NAACP has accused Mississippi regulators of rushing a meeting to approve xAI plans for a massive, methane-burning power plant in Southaven. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Meta gets into social networks for AI agents with acquisition of viral Moltbook platform Strategic angle: Moltbook was built for OpenClaw agents, and OpenClaw's founder, Peter Steinberger, was hired by OpenAI. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Kharg Island: Iran’s oil lifeline that Trump has left untouched How US deals with crucial export hub could shed light on its longer-term strategy towards Iran Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Volkswagen’s Squeeze Gets Tighter Strategic angle: Volkswagen faces increasing pressure in the automotive market. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Elon Musk's X Money App Nears Public Launch, No Sign of Dogecoin Strategic angle: Elon Musk's new financial app is set to launch soon, but it appears Dogecoin will not be part of its offerings. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: These Cruise Line Stocks Are Falling Amid War-Driven Volatility Strategic angle: Investors are reacting to geopolitical tensions affecting the cruise industry. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: Mutual Funds Load Up On This Defense Name, Dell Stock Strategic angle: Investors are increasingly turning to Dell as mutual funds boost their stakes in the tech giant. Editorial Staff Mar 10
Money Briefing: BioNTech Cofounders To Step Down. Stock Crumbles. Strategic angle: BioNTech's cofounders are stepping down, leading to a significant drop in stock prices. Editorial Staff Mar 10