Money Briefing: Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies Strategic angle: Sumitomo Mitsui’s banking unit holds minority stake in US investment bank Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: European stocks poised to lose ground as Iran war remains in focus Strategic angle: Shares listed in Europe look set to move lower on Tuesday, as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Permitting, not geology: why Chile’s mining sector is stalling Strategic angle: An analysis of the challenges facing Chile's mining industry, focusing on permitting issues rather than geological factors. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin to get Senate committee vote President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace Kristi Noem. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Gold at $10,000? Market watchers hold firm on forecasts despite bullion bear market slide Strategic angle: Gold's sharp selloff may have pushed the metal firmly into bear market territory, but some market veterans are sticking to ambitious long-term forecasts. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Apollo agrees biggest Japan deal in $3.7bn rescue of glassmaker NSG Strategic angle: Japanese manufacturer has struggled since swooping for UK rival Pilkington two decades ago Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: India’s private sector growth slows to over 3-year low in March, weighed down by Mideast conflict Strategic angle: India's private-sector business activity falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: China Cuts Battery Export Rebates, Sending Lithium Prices Up and Boosting NILI’s Role in Global Lithium Supply Strategic angle: China's decision to cut battery export rebates has led to a surge in lithium prices, highlighting NILI's increasing significance in the global lithium market. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Bitcoin's mining concentration just showed up in a rare 2-block reorg Strategic angle: CoinDesk reports on a significant event in Bitcoin mining dynamics. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Ultrasonic Welding Creates Lithium-Garnet Interface in Seconds Strategic angle: A breakthrough in energy technology using ultrasonic welding for lithium-garnet interfaces. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production Strategic angle: Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Siemens boss warns Europe of potential disaster from AI independence prioritization Strategic angle: Roland Busch cautions against slowing innovation in pursuit of sovereignty. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Deep-sea mining off California? Exploring the implications of deep-sea mining in California's ocean backyard. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the recovery of Brent oil prices. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Gold sinks deeper into bear market territory as sell-off extends Strategic angle: Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: Oil back above $100 as conflicting reports emerge on US-Iran talks Strategic angle: Oil prices surge as uncertainty surrounds diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money China finds 9.7 million tons of rare earth oxides in major minerals discoveries Significant mineral discoveries could impact global supply chains. Editorial Staff Mar 24
Money Briefing: China’s deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines Strategic angle: Concerns arise over the dual-use capabilities of China's mining operations. Editorial Staff Mar 24