Money Briefing: Iran seeks to cash in on Strait of Hormuz Strategic angle: Tehran suggests system of charging fees and limiting passage to ‘non-hostile’ ships could endure beyond current war. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: UAE pushes for international force to reopen Hormuz Strategic angle: Abu Dhabi is hardening its stance as it suffers from Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli war. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Why molecules matter in the age of the Halo trade Strategic angle: Capital-intensive industries are taking their revenge on the service sector Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: SocGen ditches ‘shadow’ trading floors in favour of work from home Strategic angle: French bank decides traders can operate from home if main sites are out of action Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Private credit cracks open door for Wall Street banks' comeback: 'The tug of war is just starting' Strategic angle: Wall Street banks may finally be getting a long-awaited opening to claw back market share from private credit lenders. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Trump extends pause on attacking Iran energy facilities to April 6 Trump announced the U.S. would continue a pause on energy sites in Iran as key stock market indices fell and oil prices rose. Editorial Staff Mar 27
Money Briefing: Anthropic wins preliminary injunction in DOD fight as judge cites 'First Amendment retaliation' Strategic angle: A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Oil price volatile as traders assess trajectory of Iran talks Strategic angle: Donald Trump delays possible attack on Iranian regime’s energy plants until April 6 after bruising day on Wall Street Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Target faces a new boycott over ICE response as retailer presses ahead with turnaround Strategic angle: It is unclear if and how much the AFT boycott could hurt Target, which is trying to win back shoppers and return to sales growth. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Tether hires KPMG as auditor ahead of US expansion Strategic angle: The world’s largest stablecoin issuer also brings on PwC to ready internal systems. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: American Airlines in talks with Starlink and Amazon for Wi-Fi upgrade, weighs return of seatback screens Strategic angle: American Airlines is considering a big upgrade to its in-flight entertainment and internet providers, including potentially bringing back seatback screens. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Netflix Raises Prices Across All Streaming Plans Strategic angle: The price hike comes as Netflix has been investing heavily in its content, including new ventures into the live events space and launching video podcasts. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Federal Reserve urges judge to deny bid to revive Jerome Powell probe subpoenas Strategic angle: President Trump criticizes Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a 'moron' over interest rates. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Israeli military doubts war will topple Iranian regime Strategic angle: Prevailing view within IDF intelligence is that aerial campaign has yet to erode Islamic republic’s hold on power Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Meta boosts investment in West Texas AI data center by over sixfold to $10 billion Strategic angle: Meta is increasing investment at a data center in El Paso, Texas, to $10 billion from $1.5 billion, as the company ramps up spending on AI infrastructure. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Trump to Congress: End DHS shutdown or face 'very drastic measures' Strategic angle: Lawmakers are stalled on funding the Department of Homeland Security as airport delays mount. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Iran’s military leaders dismiss Trump’s deal claims Military command says it will not ‘come to terms’ with US after Washington presents 15-point plan to end war Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Fannie Mae Accepts First Crypto-Backed Mortgage Product Strategic angle: Better Home and Finance partners with Coinbase on a crypto-backed mortgage that conforms to Fannie Mae guidelines. Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Iran’s hardline new leaders take control Strategic angle: US-Israeli assassinations have left a regime that looks more hawkish at home and abroad Editorial Staff Mar 26
Money Briefing: Apple expands American manufacturing program with four new partners Strategic angle: Apple is adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its American Manufacturing Program, committing $400 million through 2030. Editorial Staff Mar 26