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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Solid, tough, and fast: a composite electrolyte that helps tame lithium dendrites

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in composite electrolyte technology could revolutionize lithium battery performance.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: EU leaders hunt for quick fixes to energy price spike amid Iran war

Strategic angle: EU leaders are seeking immediate solutions to the rising energy prices exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Investors face cloudier Fed rate view as Iran war grips markets

Strategic angle: Market uncertainty rises as geopolitical tensions affect investor sentiment.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Iran sets its price to end the war

Strategic angle: Islamic regime is digging in for a protracted conflict as it seeks to ensure the US and Israel will not attack again.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Trump sails into battle with Lloyd’s of London

Strategic angle: The market’s historic strength in marine war insurance is being challenged by the US

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: US Explored Tying Naval Escorts in Strait of Hormuz to Government Insurance

Strategic angle: Vessels seeking protection may be required to take out cover from a programme run by the Development Finance Corporation.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Could oil hit $200 a barrel? Analysts no longer think it’s far-fetched

Strategic angle: Analysts are reconsidering their forecasts for oil prices, suggesting that $200 a barrel is a possibility.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Should You Buy the Dip On SSR Mining Stock?

Strategic angle: An analysis of SSR Mining's stock performance and investment potential.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: HDFC Bank shares fall 5% as part-time chair resigns over 'ethics'

Strategic angle: Interim chairman Keki Mistry reveals resignation due to allegations without evidence.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Oil Prices Keep Climbing on Heightened Fears Over Energy Supplies

Strategic angle: Rising concerns about energy supplies are driving oil prices higher.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Gold Terra hits high-grade gold at Yellorex

Strategic angle: Gold Terra reports significant gold findings at Yellorex, enhancing its mining prospects.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors

Strategic angle: Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Japan’s bid to build a “de-Chinafied” rare earth supply system – with Australia and Brazil on-board

Strategic angle: Japan aims to establish a rare earth supply chain independent of China, collaborating with Australia and Brazil.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: How the Trump White House tries to sell war and death as a game

Strategic angle: Declassified footage spliced with cartoon and action movie clips seeks to glorify US military prowess

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: PwC US boss says partners who resist AI have no place at the firm

Strategic angle: Consultancy begins overhaul of pricing and services in face of technology undercutting its business

editorial-staff Mar 19