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Briefing: Central banks face policy trap as Iran war drives inflation shock just as growth momentum fades

Strategic angle: Central banks are caught in a dilemma as rising inflation from the Iran conflict coincides with slowing economic growth.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Amazon rolls out 1-hour, 3-hour delivery as ultrafast shipping trend grows in the U.S.

Strategic angle: Amazon is speeding up deliveries even further after investing significant money and resources to make same-day shipping the standard.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Dubai flights delayed or cancelled after latest drone and missile attacks

Strategic angle: Regional travel hubs Doha and Abu Dhabi also severely constrained by fallout from conflict

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: BNP bets European private credit boom can defy US downturn

Strategic angle: Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Oil producers: buy the peace, not the war

Strategic angle: Plus, PCE data drama

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: European markets struggle for direction as oil prices fluctuate

Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Australia raises interest rates in big week for global central banks

Strategic angle: Oil disruption deepens concern that price increases could hit economy

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: 'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan

Strategic angle: Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, says IMO chief

Strategic angle: Arsenio Dominguez does not believe military protection for ships is a sustainable solution.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Who is winning the Middle East war?

Strategic angle: Iran has taken a beating but it retains the advantages of geography, time and a superior tolerance for pain.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: How MBS’s bet on Iran backfired

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Tehran prepares for a Persian new year under air assault

Strategic angle: Nowruz is Iran’s biggest annual celebration but many in the capital are hunkering down amid US and Israeli strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: From Vienna’s rooftops, the Kremlin is listening in

Strategic angle: Russia has increased satellite dish activity on buildings it owns in Austrian capital

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks

Strategic angle: The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Ant Group unit clears regulatory step for Bright Smart takeover, sending shares up 70%

Strategic angle: Shares of Bright Smart Securities surged 58% after an Ant Group unit completed the required steps to acquire Hong Kong listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Oil jumps over 2% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping

Strategic angle: Oil prices surged as uncertainty surrounds the U.S.-led coalition's effectiveness in safeguarding vital shipping routes.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: UAE Reopens Airspace After Brief Shutdown Amid Regional Tensions

Strategic angle: The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority temporarily closed airspace due to security concerns following Iranian attacks.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Oil gains over 2% as market weighs Iran war supply risks - Reuters

Strategic angle: Oil prices rise as traders assess potential supply disruptions due to escalating tensions in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Donald Trump says he will have the ‘honour’ of ‘taking Cuba in some form’

Strategic angle: US president confirms discussions with communist island nation without sharing details

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Asia-Pacific markets open higher after oil declines sent Wall Street higher overnight

Strategic angle: International benchmark Brent crude futures lost 2.84% to end at $100.21 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures dropped 5.28% to $93.50 on Monday.

Editorial Staff Mar 17