Economy

Political tensions between Trump administration and Spain threaten Santander's Webster Financial acquisition, highlighting how geopolitics now shapes global M&A decisions.

Trump announces US Navy will escort oil tankers through Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions. Global oil supply concerns mount as 20% of world's crude passes through Strait of Hormuz.

Investors and US crude producers rush to lock in oil price gains as crude surges past $85 per barrel, while consumers face mounting pressure at the pump.

Trump threatens to halt US-Spain trade over defense spending shortfall. A warning shot to NATO allies or genuine economic leverage?

Defense industry executives prepare for White House meetings as repeated strikes on Iran deplete critical US weapons stockpiles, reshaping global arms markets.

Amazon Prime Video's 10 most expensive series revealed. The Rings of Power cost $58M per episode, Citadel $50M. Inside the streaming wars' true cost and what it means for the industry.

Southeast Asian tech giant Sea posted record profits but shares tumbled 8% as Shopee's growth slows amid fierce competition. What this means for the region's digital economy.

Iran strikes trigger oil surge, fade rate cut hopes, sending Circle shares up 20%. How geopolitical risk now directly impacts stablecoin issuer revenues through an unexpected financial mechanism.

As Middle East tensions escalate, Iran prepares cyber strikes on US infrastructure while the nation's key cybersecurity agency operates under shutdown with leadership chaos.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees the company can't control military operational decisions, amid controversy over Pentagon deal announced hours before Iran strikes. The debate over AI's military applications intensifies.

Japan moves to establish a powerful national intelligence agency to consolidate scattered information gathering. Will bureaucratic resistance derail this ambitious plan again?

President Trump attacks banking industry over stablecoin yield dispute, urges swift passage of Clarity Act as negotiations stall between crypto and traditional finance.