Economy

Oil surged to $114 a barrel as Middle East conflict deepened, while U.S. Treasuries sold off simultaneously — a rare combination that markets read as a stagflation warning signal.

AI chipmaker Cerebras is going public on Nasdaq, targeting up to $3.5B in its IPO. With an OpenAI deal and real profits, the pitch is compelling—but the risks are hiding in plain sight.

Five Big Tech giants reported Q1 earnings after committing a combined $700B+ to AI data centers. The results reveal a clear divide between smart spenders and expensive mistakes.

Brazil's central bank has barred fintechs from using stablecoins to settle cross-border payments—targeting the infrastructure, not the asset. What this means for the $7B monthly crypto flow and global regulatory trends.

Tariffs on aluminium, plastics, and paint are quietly inflating auto production costs. Here's who pays, who profits, and what it means for the EV transition.

Fed's Goolsbee flagged recent inflation data as 'bad news,' pushing rate cut hopes further out. What that means for mortgages, markets, and your portfolio.

Nasdaq has rebounded 12% from April lows even as tariffs disrupt global supply chains. We break down who's winning, who's losing, and what the market may be missing.

Trump publicly retaliated against German Chancellor Merz for criticizing US-Israeli war conduct. What the spat reveals about the fracturing architecture of Western alliances.

Barclays raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100/barrel, citing prolonged Hormuz disruption. Here's what that means for energy markets, inflation, and your energy bill.

Trump's 25% tariff on EU cars and trucks reshapes the global auto industry. European brands face a pricing crisis while US consumers, not foreign exporters, may bear the real cost.

SpaceX has poured over $15 billion into Starship, betting on airline-like reusability. Who wins, who loses, and what happens if the bet pays off?

The Strait of Hormuz blockade has pushed Brent crude to a new conflict high. Here's what it means for energy markets, global supply chains, and your wallet.