Economy

Asian governments claim sufficient oil reserves for weeks-long Iran conflict, but energy price spikes tell a different story for consumers and businesses.

First Hong Kong spy trial under UK National Security Act begins as Beijing-London ties face new strain after Starmer's unsuccessful China visit

Middle East tensions drive natural gas prices up 35% in a month, threatening to reshape global energy markets and household budgets. Here's who wins and loses.

Laura Loomer and far-right hawks are shaping Trump's Iran strategy before he even takes office. What happens when extreme voices dictate Middle East policy?

Bitcoin ETFs see $458M inflow despite Iran tensions, suggesting institutional investors view geopolitical volatility as contained rather than systemic threat to crypto markets.

Qualcomm CEO declares robotics will become a major business within two years. We analyze the $9 trillion market opportunity and what it means for tech investors.

Asian markets plummet as Iran war escalates. Japan's Nikkei drops 2,500 points in two days, KOSPI falls 7%. Oil surges past $95, triggering inflation fears. What this means for your investments and retirement funds.

As Iran tensions escalate, Asian governments claim they have enough oil and gas reserves to handle weeks of Middle East conflict. But do the numbers add up?

China's National People's Congress unveils a new five-year plan targeting tech self-reliance and economic revival, with major implications for global markets.

NEAR launches privacy layer to combat MEV attacks, sending token up 17%. But network revenue remains tiny compared to $1.8B market cap

Polymarket users made massive profits betting on US attacks on Iran, raising questions about the ethics of war prediction markets and information asymmetry.

Beijing unveils sci-tech insurance system to shield domestic innovation from US tech restrictions. Can financial engineering solve China's self-reliance challenge?