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
Money Briefing: Trump could ask Gulf states to contribute to cost of war, says White House Strategic angle: Washington’s regional allies are bearing brunt of retaliatory attacks by Iran Editorial Staff Mar 30
Money Briefing: Shipping industry casts doubt on Trump’s ‘present’ from Iran Strategic angle: Claim that 20 Pakistan-flagged ships will exit Strait of Hormuz questioned as country only has 13 big ocean-going vessels. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Money Briefing: Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off Strategic angle: Since reporting blowout earnings March 18, the memory maker's shares have slid about 30%. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Money Briefing: Delaware judge reassigns Elon Musk cases after accusation of bias Strategic angle: Kathaleen McCormick, a judge in Delaware's Court of Chancery, is reassigning cases involving Elon Musk to other judges in the state's business court. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Money Briefing: JetBlue Airways raises bag fees as fuel prices soar Strategic angle: Airfare has climbed for routes around the world, driven by higher fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Editorial Staff Mar 30
Money Briefing: China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure Strategic angle: The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions. Editorial Staff Mar 30