Money Briefing: What’s going on with dollar debt? Strategic angle: ‘Swap’ trades by hedge funds have exploded recently Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Credit investors flee to safety, pulling $11bn from junk bonds this year Strategic angle: AI disruption and war in the Middle East send market towards Treasuries and investment-grade debt Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Easter eggs stay pricey even as cocoa prices plunge Strategic angle: Manufacturers try to recoup some losses after margins were squeezed by spike in cocoa prices Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: In Tehran, neighbours wonder where the next bombs will land Strategic angle: Residents are left guessing which regime target might live alongside them as strikes rain down on Iran’s capital Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money 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
Money 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
Money 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
Money Briefing: Mining company to revise, reduce draft plan in Sheep Creek Project exploration proposal Strategic angle: KPAX News reports on the adjustments to the Sheep Creek Project exploration plan. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Thinking out of the box Strategic angle: Exploring innovative approaches in the mining sector. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money 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
Money Briefing: Microsoft executive touts Copilot sales traction as AI anxiety weighs on stock Strategic angle: Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money 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
Money 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
Money 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
Money Briefing: Starbucks made two big moves to help its turnaround today — but they didn’t help the coffee chain’s stock Strategic angle: Despite strategic changes, Starbucks' stock remains under pressure. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Global leaders work to ease oil price surge as Trump signals more weeks of Iran war Strategic angle: Efforts are underway to stabilize rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government Strategic angle: Lawmakers investigate possible insider trading linked to defense investments. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction, sources say Strategic angle: Petrobras continues to supply LPG at high prices despite government efforts to reverse auction results. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business Strategic angle: Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money 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