Economy

A Super Micro co-founder is accused of smuggling $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI chips to China using fake servers and forged documents. SMCI stock fell 25%. Here's what it means for export controls and the AI supply chain.

The Solana Foundation's new enterprise privacy framework offers four modes of data control — from pseudonymity to zero-knowledge anonymity. Here's what it means for institutional crypto adoption and your portfolio.

General Asim Munir is leveraging ties with both Tehran and Washington to position Pakistan as a Middle East mediator. But behind the diplomacy lies an economy on life support.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's annual letter argues tokenization could democratize investing. With $150B already in digital assets, this isn't just talk—but the questions it raises are bigger than the answers.

As Houthi fighters battle US and Israeli forces, armed volunteers and government loyalists man checkpoints inside Yemeni cities. What this dual structure reveals about modern insurgent governance.

The UN World Food Programme warns millions more could face acute hunger if aid disruptions continue. Behind the numbers, a hard question about who pays — and who doesn't.

Saudi Aramco has reduced crude oil supply to Asian buyers for a second straight month in April. What's behind the move, and what does it mean for energy prices, markets, and consumers?

US News ranks the best diets for brain health. MIND, Mediterranean, Flexitarian, and DASH all share a common logic—but can they work for everyone? A closer look at the science, the trade-offs, and the real cost.

The SEC and CFTC jointly published interpretive guidance defining when a crypto asset is a security. Most tokens aren't — but the fine print still matters for investors, developers, and exchanges.

Middle East conflict is pushing oil prices higher again. We break down what's driving the surge, who wins, who loses, and what it means for your wallet and the global economy.

Trump's military threats against Iran risk pulling the US into another prolonged Middle East conflict. Here's what's at stake—for oil markets, regional stability, and American foreign policy.

OpenAI is quietly stepping back from its most ambitious infrastructure plans. With an IPO on the horizon and a $730B valuation to defend, Sam Altman is trading moonshots for fiscal discipline. Here's what that means for investors.