Money Briefing: Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the recovery of Brent oil prices. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Gold sinks deeper into bear market territory as sell-off extends Strategic angle: Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: China’s leaders hunt for strategic gains from US quagmire in Iran Strategic angle: Beijing hopes Washington’s redeployment of forces from Asia will further tip regional balance of power. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Oil rises as markets assess supply risks after Iran denies US talks Oil prices increase amid concerns over supply risks following Iran's denial of US negotiations. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge Strategic angle: Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: SoftBank tests its own borrowing limits with $30bn bet on OpenAI Strategic angle: Masayoshi Son faces investor nerves with massive spending on AI investments Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary Strategic angle: President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Japan core inflation in February misses estimates, headline CPI eases for a fourth straight month Strategic angle: The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: India is launching cheap weight-loss drugs — but Novo Nordisk is betting its brands will stay on top Strategic angle: Indian generic drugmakers launch a price war against Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 brands, Ozempic and WeGovy. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: OpenAI calls out Microsoft reliance as risk in investor document ahead of expected IPO Strategic angle: In a document that resembles an IPO prospectus, OpenAI highlighted the risk of its dependence on Microsoft and of supply disruptions at TSMC. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war Strategic angle: US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Traders placed $580mn in oil bets ahead of Trump post on Iran talks Strategic angle: Thousands of Brent and WTI contracts changed hands 15 minutes before president’s message on Truth Social Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Asia wants more U.S. oil and gas to reduce Middle East dependence after Iran war, Burgum says Strategic angle: Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Just Delivered Fantastic News to Shareholders Nvidia's CEO shares positive updates that excite investors. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Estée Lauder nears deal to combine with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig Strategic angle: Tie-up between US and Spanish groups would create a $40bn beauty giant Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Can Trump do a deal with Iran? Strategic angle: Formidable obstacles stand in the way of any diplomatic effort to end the war Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Swalwell drops lawsuit against FHFA's Pulte as California governor race heats up Strategic angle: Eric Swalwell drops suit alleging FHFA's Pulte used private information to hurt President Donald Trump’s critics, leaking details about Swalwell's family home. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant information’ Strategic angle: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlighted the disparity between physical oil supply and futures market pricing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Volume in stock and oil futures surged minutes before Trump’s market-turning post Strategic angle: The timing of the earlier volume spikes — across both equities and crude — caught the attention of traders. Editorial Staff Mar 23
Money Briefing: Toyota to invest $1 billion to increase U.S. production in Kentucky, Indiana plants Strategic angle: Toyota on Monday announced $1 billion in investments in two U.S. plants as part of a plan to invest up to $10 billion domestically over the next five years. Editorial Staff Mar 23