Crude futures retreated sharply on Monday after weekend comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggested diplomatic engagement with Iran, easing fears of a military confrontation that had recently buoyed markets.
Peter Mandelson, a pivotal figure in the Blair-era Labour Party, has resigned his membership following fresh allegations concerning his ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking another blow to the party's establishment.
A key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed legislation to prohibit social media access for children under 16, framing the move as a response to digital addiction and the exploitation of Indian user data by foreign tech giants, amid a growing global regulatory push.
In a revealing moment during Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that his Saturdays are dedicated to the company's next-generation AI5 chip project, signaling a fundamental strategic shift from automaker to vertically integrated AI hardware powerhouse.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth signals the energy giant could significantly ramp up processing of Venezuelan crude at its U.S. refineries, following a pivotal Treasury Department license that eases trade restrictions with Caracas.
The U.S. State Department has approved significant new arms packages valued at $6.67 billion for Israel and $9 billion for Saudi Arabia. The announcements come as regional tensions flare and the administration pursues a Gaza ceasefire plan.
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, former governor Kevin Warsh, advocates for a dramatic shift in central bank strategy—shrinking its balance sheet—as the key to lowering mortgage rates, a move that challenges prevailing economic orthodoxy.
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by former President Donald Trump to chair the central bank, a move lauded by business leaders who cite his crisis-era experience and market savvy.
Amid a sharp drop in annual profits, Chevron and Exxon Mobil chart starkly different courses on Venezuela's oil potential, highlighting the industry's split response to geopolitical risk and economic uncertainty.
President Trump's reported selection of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank signals a potential shift in monetary policy approach, with a focus on strategic foresight over data-dependency, according to economist Mohamed El-Erian.
As a temporary halt in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv brokered by former U.S. President Trump nears its end, Ukraine is urgently working to strengthen its air defenses. Analysts caution the lull may be a tactical move by Moscow to bolster its diplomatic leverage rather than a step toward peace.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
Global agribusiness leader Bunge Ltd. (BG) reached a fresh three-year high this week, buoyed by strong technical indicators and sustained momentum in the essential food supply chain sector, even as analyst price targets remain widely dispersed.
President Trump's revival of Nixon-era 'madman theory' tactics—mixing calibrated military strikes with extreme threats—aims to force Iranian concessions without full-scale war. But as Tehran perceives an existential threat, analysts warn the high-stakes gamble risks a catastrophic miscalculation.
A pivotal week for prediction markets saw Coinbase partner with Kalshi to offer event contracts nationwide, while the CFTC moved to establish clearer regulatory standards. Meanwhile, traders sharply increased bets on a potential U.S. government shutdown.
Panama's Supreme Court has declared CK Hutchison's concession to operate the Balboa and Cristóbal ports unconstitutional, derailing a major sale and placing APM Terminals in temporary control. The ruling intensifies geopolitical tensions over control of the strategic Panama Canal.
Major music publishers have launched a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against AI company Anthropic, alleging its Claude AI was trained on a dataset of over 20,000 pirated songs, in a case that could redefine the rules for AI development.
In a significant policy shift, Chinese authorities have reportedly cleared the AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 processors, potentially easing a major hardware bottleneck for its competitive large language model.
Eli Lilly announces a massive new manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, part of a strategic pivot by major drugmakers to onshore production amid trade tensions and soaring demand for weight-loss drugs.
With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.
