Economy

Oil prices and bond yields are climbing in tandem. For investors and policymakers, this rare combination raises a critical question: is the economy strong, or is it overheating?

A former Petronas trading head wants to tokenize crude oil, replacing 90-day paper settlements with 24/7 on-chain trading. LITRO targets a 2027 launch in the $6 trillion oil market. Here's what investors need to know.

Indonesia's pesticide prices are set to jump 20-30% as Iran war disrupts raw material supply chains. Experts warn of cascading food inflation across Asia and beyond.

Nissan, Uber, and UK startup Wayve are putting driverless taxis on Tokyo streets by late 2026. As global players converge on Japan's capital, the economics of who wins—and who loses—are coming into focus.

Honda cancels North American EV models and warns of $15.7 billion in losses. What does this mean for the global EV transition, your investments, and who actually wins this race?

Blockchain's developer exodus is real: weekly crypto commits down 75%, active devs off 56% since early 2025. Where did they go? Straight into AI infrastructure. What this means for your portfolio and career.

Across Protocol proposed dissolving its DAO and converting to a U.S. C-corp, offering token holders equity or a 25% cash premium. ACX surged 80%. Is this the beginning of DeFi's corporate turn?

The US military is integrating AI into its targeting systems, compressing the "kill chain" from hours to seconds. What happens when machines help decide who lives and who dies?

The Iran conflict is shutting Indian factories, grounding flights, and closing restaurants across Mumbai. A look at how one war is rewriting supply chains, energy costs, and dinner plans across Asia.

XRP is coiling near $1.38 as Bollinger Bands compress to historic tightness. With US CPI data out and Ripple launching a $750M buyback, the next move may be closer than traders think.

Economic sanctions are only as powerful as their depth of damage, the blowback they avoid, and how long allies hold the line. A framework for the era of weaponized trade.

For the first time since the 1956 Suez Crisis, the IDF is conducting a major military offensive alongside an ally. What does this shift mean for Middle East geopolitics?