Money Briefing: How lithium batteries are transforming modern fishing Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of lithium battery technology on the fishing industry. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Power prices expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast Strategic angle: Increased output from wind generation and batteries, and falling electricity contract prices, are expected to deliver lower energy bills. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Chip buyers in Europe are paying more and tapping backup stores as Iran war hits air freight Strategic angle: The Iran war has caused turmoil to cargo routes through the Middle East, as shipping and airports have been targeted. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts Strategic angle: The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium in Europe, threatening energy supplies, growth, and the outlook for consumer prices. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Life Briefing: Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says Strategic angle: Household energy bills could be reduced by up to £203 a year by stopping expensive fossil gas from setting the price of energy in the UK, according to Common Wealth. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Politics Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Japan rejects U.S. intel assessment on Takaichi's Taiwan remarks Strategic angle: Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara asserts no significant policy shift is occurring. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted, source says Strategic angle: Reports indicate that the SAMREF refinery has been targeted, raising concerns over security in the region. Editorial Staff Mar 19
Money Briefing: Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain Strategic angle: Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran's latest attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment. Editorial Staff Mar 19