Money Briefing: My wife is obsessed with the ‘Buy It For Life’ movement. Will it actually pay off? Strategic angle: Exploring the financial implications of the 'Buy It For Life' philosophy. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales Strategic angle: "Pokémon Pokopia" is only available on the Switch 2, with Nintendo's share price rally this week built on hopes this might drive sales of the flagship console. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as reserve release plans fail to ease Iran war-led supply worries The IEA announced a release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, but concerns over supply persist. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: TSA Workers Face First Paycheck Delay Amid DHS Funding Stalemate Strategic angle: As the Senate struggles to reach an agreement on funding, TSA employees are set to miss their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Deutsche Bank Seeks to Expand Private Credit Offerings Strategic angle: German lender emphasizes conservative underwriting standards amid industry concerns. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge Strategic angle: Seoul will now have the legal framework it needs to carry out its investment commitment made to Washington in exchange for more favorable 'reciprocal' tariff rates. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200 Strategic angle: The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release Strategic angle: European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: The Iran war is pushing up European energy prices. Here's why a Ukraine-style inflation shock could still be avoided Strategic angle: The Iran war has rattled global energy markets, but analysts say Europe can avoid a full-blown 2022-style supply crisis. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Hizbollah’s war with Israel deepens its isolation in Lebanon Strategic angle: Widespread opposition to conflict and mass displacement stoke sectarian tensions Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Supertankers rush to Red Sea port as Iran war chokes Gulf oil exports Strategic angle: Saudi pipeline allows ships to avoid perilous Strait of Hormuz but they must now brave notorious hotspot for Houthi attacks Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: The AI-driven ‘kill chain’ transforming how the US wages war Strategic angle: Systems from Palantir and Anthropic are helping to turn torrents of battlefield data into thousands of strikes Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Investment fund questions valuations in Blue Owl’s private credit portfolio Strategic angle: Glendon Capital Management raises concerns over inflated debt valuations compared to public securities. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Military briefing: the closest US-Israel war yet Strategic angle: Not since the Suez Crisis has the IDF fought alongside an ally in a major military offensive Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Partners Group sounds alarm on private credit default rates Strategic angle: Chair of Swiss private capital group warns pace could double to above 5% in coming years Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: The shadow front in the war against Iran Strategic angle: Iraq has been a battleground for Tehran and Washington’s interests since 2003. A murky conflict has broken out there again. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Which chokepoint wins in a game of geoeconomic Top Trumps? Strategic angle: It depends on its damage to the target, potential for blowback and durability Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Inside India newsletter: How the war in the Middle East is set to determine India's trade route to Europe Strategic angle: As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rages on, experts say that only one of India's two grand connectivity bets has a real future: IMEC. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here's who will be hit hardest Strategic angle: A widening Middle East conflict that disrupts trade through the Strait of Hormuz could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices. Editorial Staff Mar 12
Money Briefing: Plans for record emergency oil release signal Middle East war could drag on for months Strategic angle: The degree to which the IEA acted is being interpreted that the conflict could continue for many weeks, said analysts. Editorial Staff Mar 12