17 results for "markets"
Trump's 7:23 a.m. tweet triggered Project Eagle. JPMorgan mobilized record capital to fund EA's acquisition. Does this set a new standard for tech M&A?
US employment likely rebounded in March after one of the biggest pullbacks since the pandemic. What does this mean for mortgage rates and housing demand in 2026

A Stanford study outlines dangers of asking AI chatbots for personal advice. This could reshape financial decision-making in 2026.
An improbable conversation between an Iowa farmer and the IMO chief reveals how supply chains are becoming geopolitical weapons in 2026.
Two aid vessels missing for 72 hours expose critical vulnerabilities in Caribbean maritime routes, with regional economic implications beyond humanitarian concerns.
Iranian strikes damaged Emirates Global Aluminium's smelter, threatening 4% of global output and pushing aluminum prices up 8% in early trading.
Two companies with combined valuations exceeding $200 billion are preparing IPOs that could double the record for tech offering proceeds, signaling a seismic market shift.
Investor hoarding of real assets as inflation ammunition has surged 40% since 2022, reshaping global trade patterns and portfolio strategies.
Iran conflict has triggered a 47% oil price surge in 30 days, unleashing economic shocks that defy conventional policy responses and threaten global stability.
Two India-bound LPG tankers have exited the Persian Gulf, adding to the trickle of vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
India plans 100 new airports and 200 helipads in smaller cities—a connectivity push that could unlock $50 billion in regional economic activity by 2030.
Philippines imposes 50-peso ($0.83) per kilo cap on imported rice as Iran war fuels inflation. A desperate move that could backfire spectacularly.
IMF grants Pakistan $1.2 billion in initial loan approval, but Middle East conflict threatens to derail its economic stabilization efforts.
Hedge fund manager Guy Spier, who paid $650,100 to lunch with Buffett, closes shop after 30 years. Berkshire-style stockpicking no longer works, he says.
Mongolia's prime minister resigns after 6-month parliamentary deadlock, threatening $6.5 billion in mining investments and economic stability.
Beijing invites US firms to tap its rural revitalization drive, targeting $500 billion in investment by 2025 amid US-China trade tensions.
China's directive to private processors aims to boost whole-grain output by 50% within 3 years, reshaping agricultural supply chains and cutting import reliance.