Money Briefing: Tumbling gold price puts ‘haven’ status in doubt Strategic angle: Margin calls force some investors to sell, but analysts say precious metal will rebound even as Iran war fallout endures. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Oil drops more than 4% as Trump signals Iran talks despite Tehran denial Strategic angle: Oil prices fell after Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran are in negotiations, despite Iran's denial. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules Jury reaches a verdict in New Mexico trial in which the state's attorney general alleged that Meta failed to safeguard its family of apps from child predators. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Musk lawyers try to bar Delaware judge over LinkedIn ‘like’ cheering legal defeat Strategic angle: Quinn Emanuel argues for recusal of judge due to a LinkedIn post, which the judge claims was liked 'accidentally'. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: David Blitzer and Blackstone-backed group snaps up Indian cricket franchise for $1.8 billion Strategic angle: Indian cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been acquired for $1.78 billion by a consortium of global and Indian investors. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: SK Hynix files confidentially for U.S. listing as it rides 'unprecedented growth' in memory market Strategic angle: SK Hynix has made a confidential filing for a potential listing in the U.S. this year, as the company looks to expand production. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Meta makes 'big bet' on top leaders with stock options as pressure builds to catch up in AI Strategic angle: Meta is granting stock options to top executives as pressure on the company intensifies in the AI battle. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Canada and Norway move to capitalise on Iran war oil price surge Strategic angle: Nations position themselves as reliable suppliers in a ‘desperate’ world Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money South Korea stocks lead Asia rally as oil slumps on Iran war de-escalation signals Asia-Pacific markets rose after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns, following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns against market timing, says missing best days can halve returns BlackRock CEO Larry Fink emphasizes the importance of staying invested during market turmoil to maximize returns. Editorial Staff Mar 25
Money Briefing: Investors snap up debt to finance Electronic Arts’ $55bn take-private Strategic angle: Bond deals tied to acquisition of video game maker show appetite for risky debt despite geopolitical tumult Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: US oil price tumbles in latest bout of market volatility Strategic angle: Donald Trump continues to play up prospect of deal with Iran, saying they are ‘talking sense’ in negotiations with the US. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: US to deploy more troops even as Trump praises Iran talks Strategic angle: Members of 82nd Airborne to join other forces in the Middle East ahead of president’s deadline for Tehran to end conflict. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Watch Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado address oil and gas executives in Houston Strategic angle: Machado's remarks come as the oil industry remains hesitant to invest in Venezuela after the U.S. ousted former President Nicolas Maduro. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs Strategic angle: OpenAI said it's closing Sora, the short-form video app that went viral after its launch six months ago. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: VW in talks with Israel’s Iron Dome maker to shift from cars to missile defence Strategic angle: Plan with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems focuses on using carmaker’s Osnabrück plant to produce parts for air defence. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'in negotiations right now,' Tehran is 'talking sense' Strategic angle: "Operation Epic Fury continues unabated" to achieve President Donald Trump's military objectives, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Google partners with Agile Robots, growing its AI robotics footprint Strategic angle: Google's DeepMind division has been partnering with more robotics companies in recent months. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: World has 'never experienced' soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC Strategic angle: TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the Iran war, the $1 billion deal with the White House, investment in the U.S., and more. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Kuwait warns of catastrophic global economic impact from Strait of Hormuz closure Strategic angle: Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a domino effect on the world economy, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's CEO. Editorial Staff Mar 24