Economy

Middle East producers are signaling output cuts that could push oil past $100 a barrel. Here's what that means for your wallet, your portfolio, and the global economy.

Tokenized real-world assets have nearly quadrupled to $25B in a year. But 88% of RWA-backed stablecoin supply sits outside DeFi. Is this growth, or a very expensive waiting room?

Murban crude, oil that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, has surged past $103 a barrel. Here's why that number matters for bitcoin, global equities, and your portfolio.

Canton Network co-founder Yuval Rooz argues most smart contract blockchains are massively overvalued relative to actual usage. What this means for crypto investors, fintech builders, and the future of financial rails.

Rival Iranian exile groups are racing to win U.S. backing as a potential post-regime transition looms. But history warns: outside powers picking winners rarely ends well.

The IRGC controls Iran's economy, military, and politics. As nuclear talks resurface and sanctions pressure mounts, understanding the Guards is key to understanding Iran.

Indonesian university graduates are flocking to Japan's nursing homes, drawn by wages three to five times higher than at home. What does this cross-Pacific labor flow reveal about demographic pressure, policy design, and the future of care work?

Gulf businesses are snapping up political violence insurance as regional conflict spreads. What does a booming war-risk market tell us about where the world is heading?

Battle-tested Ukrainian interceptor drone firms are pitching Gulf states as Iran-linked threats intensify. What this means for defense markets, regional security, and the future of counter-drone warfare.

The US didn't stumble into the Gaza conflict — it walked in with open eyes. As the Trump administration attempts to broker an exit, the harder question is what "ending" actually means.

Beyond the geopolitical scorecards and missile counts lies a human story rarely told. Who are the soldiers of Iran's ballistic missile corps, and what does their existence reveal about the logic of deterrence?

Trump publicly attacked UK PM Starmer for refusing to back military action against Iran. What does this rupture reveal about the future of the US-UK Special Relationship — and the price of saying no to Washington?