Briefing: Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran war
Strategic angle: After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’
Strategic angle: As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Nuclear energy company repowers TVA Bull Run site, invests in local community
Strategic angle: Nuclear energy company enhances operations at TVA Bull Run while supporting local initiatives.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Asia-Pacific markets rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening
Strategic angle: South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Oil cargo prices surge as fears of supply shortage grip market
Strategic angle: Address by Trump signalling possible escalation of Iran conflict raises prospect of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant gets final go-ahead to run through 2030
Strategic angle: Los Angeles Times reports on the approval for Diablo Canyon's extended operation.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Can the US seize Iran’s enriched uranium – and what are the risks?
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications and potential consequences of the US seizing Iran's enriched uranium.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: French industry hit hard by the energy crisis caused by Middle East war
Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Arabian-Persian Gulf is significantly affecting French industrial sectors reliant on fossil fuels.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster
Strategic angle: Following the ousting of Bondi, Trump considers further changes to his Cabinet.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier
Strategic angle: Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government
Strategic angle: Lawmakers investigate possible insider trading linked to defense investments.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
New England governors, including Lamont, commit to exploring advanced nuclear energy
Governors from New England are taking steps towards advanced nuclear energy solutions.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis
Strategic angle: The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Trump slams Bruce Springsteen in social media post hours after pivotal Iran speech
Strategic angle: The former president criticizes the iconic musician following a significant address on Iran.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Trump administration sues three states over attempts to regulate prediction markets
Strategic angle: The suits are the most ambitious effort to date that the Trump administration has gone to try to override state laws and set the rules for the fast-growing and increasingly divisive betting industry.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
Strategic angle: White House also rolls back levies on some metals in an attempt to simplify duties.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Biotech investors’ plea to Trump, and a busy M&A week
Strategic angle: How has the FDA's recent decisions on rare disease drugs affected investment trends? Why is Eli Lilly getting into sleep medicine?
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Why U.S. WTI Oil Prices Are Surging Above Brent After Trump’s Iran Speech
Strategic angle: An analysis of the factors driving U.S. WTI oil prices higher than Brent following recent geopolitical events.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Moog Technology Successfully Steers Artemis II Launch
Strategic angle: Moog Inc. plays a crucial role in the successful launch of Artemis II with its precision motion and fluid control systems.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Iridium, Viasat Stocks Surge. Why a Bid for a Satellite Rival Is Good News.
Strategic angle: Stocks of Iridium and Viasat experience significant gains following news of a potential acquisition.
Editorial Staff Apr 2