Economy

Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict. A 2-week blockade could trigger global energy crisis. How prepared is Asia for the worst-case scenario?

Analysis of how US military involvement in Iran creates opportunities for China to expand influence in Asia

Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade hits Asia's top energy importers hard. We break down what this means for consumers, businesses, and the global economy.

Oracle plans massive layoffs as data center costs soar. Is this a strategic retreat or a warning sign for the entire cloud industry's unsustainable economics?

Escalating Middle East conflict sends investors fleeing to money market funds. Is your portfolio prepared for geopolitical turbulence?

Culper Research shorts Ethereum citing 'death spiral' risk after Fusaka upgrade crashed fees 90%. BitMine sits on $7.4B unrealized losses while Vitalik sells.

Industry experts question the feasibility of Trump's pledge to provide government insurance for oil tankers in the Gulf as Iran war tensions disrupt shipping routes and drive premiums sky-high.

Greg Abel begins his tenure as Berkshire Hathaway CEO by resuming share buybacks for the first time since 2024, while Warren Buffett remains chairman and advisor

Chinese military officers display heightened loyalty at National People's Congress as corruption crackdown creates tension within PLA ranks. Analysis of Xi's consolidation strategy.

Online travel stocks jumped after reports that OpenAI is scaling back its direct travel booking service, easing Big Tech disruption fears for traditional players like Expedia and Booking.com.

Ripple Prime integrates Coinbase crypto futures, offering institutions regulated derivatives trading. Analysis of crypto futures market growth and institutional demand surge.

Better and OpenAI launch ChatGPT app that cuts mortgage underwriting from 21 days to 47 seconds, targeting $1 trillion US home loan market. What does this mean for lenders and borrowers?