Briefing: China’s crackdown on fuel and fertiliser exports spurs supply fears
Strategic angle: Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales
Editorial Staff Mar 20
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Briefing: Iran war-induced fertilizer shortage threatens Republicans in farm states ahead of midterms
Strategic angle: Democrats are vying for competitive seats across farm country in 2026, and fertilizer shortages spurred by the Iran war give them a new affordability angle.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy
Strategic angle: During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for 'stepping up' to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, 'unlike NATO.'
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Supermicro co-founder charged in conspiracy to export Nvidia chips to China
Strategic angle: US prosecutors allege two employees and a contractor smuggled servers through south-east Asia
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck
Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.
Editorial Staff Mar 20
Briefing: Oil eases from day’s highs as Israeli leader’s comments temper market nerves
Strategic angle: Wall Street recovers after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war
Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys'
President Trump's National Economic Council director highlights the financial implications of ongoing military actions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance
Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: $166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on
Strategic angle: A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'
Strategic angle: Netanyahu's comments follow President Trump's declaration against deploying U.S. troops to the Middle East.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Figma's stock drops 11% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product
Strategic angle: Figma's stock has been getting hammered on concerns about AI, and Google's new design product is adding to that anxiety.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: The Iran war is threatening supply of a little-thought-of resource — helium. What it means for markets
Strategic angle: Supply allocations are being set by who needs the gas the most. Semiconductors are at the 'top of the pecking order,' said helium consultant Phil Kornbluth.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 33-year-old NYC teacher had $92,000 in student debt—she's using a $55/hour side hustle to pay it off
Strategic angle: Ashley Alicea earns $90,000 a year as a charter school teacher in NYC and has a $55 hourly side hustle in mental health counseling.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Trump signals DOJ should continue Powell probe, complicating Warsh Fed nom
Strategic angle: Trump's comments may impact the nomination of Warsh to the Federal Reserve amid ongoing investigations.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Terra Power, South Korean Company Backing New 1.25-GW Coal-Fired Power Plant in Alaska
Strategic angle: A new coal-fired power plant in Alaska is set to be backed by Terra Power and a South Korean company.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Middle East chaos continues to drain your pocketbook
Strategic angle: Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East is impacting global markets and consumer prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: 'Extreme Fear' Hits Crypto Markets After Bitcoin Gives Up $75K Spike
Strategic angle: 'Extreme Fear' Hits Crypto Markets After Bitcoin Gives Up $75K Spike
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Here’s How Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)’s Shares Behaved After Jim Cramer Said “They’re A Big Winner” In January 2025
Strategic angle: Analysis of HPE's stock performance following Jim Cramer's endorsement.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: IBM Shares Rise Following Cramer's August Advice
Strategic angle: Jim Cramer recommended buying IBM shares based on strong fundamentals, leading to a notable increase in stock value.
Editorial Staff Mar 19