Money Briefing: Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies Strategic angle: Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: European stocks poised to lose ground as Iran war remains in focus Strategic angle: Shares listed in Europe look set to move lower on Tuesday, as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin to get Senate committee vote President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Gold at $10,000? Market watchers hold firm on forecasts despite bullion bear market slide Strategic angle: Gold's sharp selloff may have pushed the metal firmly into bear market territory, but some market veterans are sticking to ambitious long-term forecasts. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of glassmaker NSG Strategic angle: Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: India’s private sector growth slows to over 3-year low in March, weighed down by Mideast conflict Strategic angle: India's private-sector business activity falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production Strategic angle: Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Siemens boss warns Europe of potential disaster from AI independence prioritization Strategic angle: Roland Busch cautions against slowing innovation in pursuit of sovereignty. Editorial Staff Mar 24
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