Money Briefing: Vatican Launches Campaign to Encourage Divestment from Mining Industries Strategic angle: The Vatican initiates a new campaign aimed at promoting divestment from environmentally harmful mining sectors. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: EU Member States Urged to Lower Gas Storage Targets Due to Iran War Strategic angle: European Commission proposes steps to try to reduce demand for energy from households and industry. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: History is tragically repeating itself in Lebanon Strategic angle: Ensuring the country’s survival — and Hizbollah’s weakening — is Trump’s best hope for Middle East success Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Iran launches 10mn rial banknote as war triggers dash for cash Strategic angle: Iranians queue to get hold of highest-ever denomination bills as US-Israeli strikes fuel demand for hard currency. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Iran lets grain ships through Hormuz to shore up food supply Strategic angle: Agriculture has been a ‘pain point’ for Tehran after it imposes de facto blockade of waterway in response to US-Israeli war Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Iran war raises the risk of a bond market shock Strategic angle: Wild swings in UK gilts point to strains that will hurt government finances and jack up borrowing costs for us all Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: The new old world Strategic angle: A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: the 20th century is back Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Big-time oil price hike (March 24) Strategic angle: Significant increase in oil prices expected on March 24. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Angola and Nigeria best positioned to benefit from high oil price cycle - BofA Strategic angle: According to Bank of America, Angola and Nigeria are set to gain significantly from the current high oil price cycle. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money IAEA Chief Skeptical Iran’s Nuclear Program Can Be Eliminated with Just Military Action The IAEA chief expresses doubts about the effectiveness of military action in addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Billions Wiped Off Mining Stocks as Gold, Silver, Copper Prices Plummet Strategic angle: A significant drop in precious metal prices leads to massive losses in mining stocks. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Questions arise about Iran's highly enriched uranium amid war Strategic angle: Concerns grow over Iran's uranium enrichment activities during ongoing conflict. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans Strategic angle: Trump addresses market concerns amid rising tensions. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports Strategic angle: Iran has announced its readiness to allow Japanese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to Kyodo news agency. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Taiwan concerned by depletion of US missile stocks during Iran war Strategic angle: Some weapons used in Gulf would be crucial in early phases of any conflict with China Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: US pauses sanctions on some of Iran’s oil as gas prices surge Strategic angle: In response to rising gas prices, the US has decided to pause certain sanctions on Iranian oil. Editorial Staff Mar 21
Money Briefing: Jim Cramer says to prepare for further stock declines but be open to opportunities Strategic angle: CNBC's Jim Cramer advises that a tough market can also present an opportune time to selectively buy. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: Trump considers ‘winding down’ US military operations against Iran Strategic angle: President says US ‘very close’ to meeting military objectives, though Pentagon orders more troops to Middle East Editorial Staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: United to cut 5% of flights, planning for $175 oil from Iran war Strategic angle: United Airlines announces flight reductions amid rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions. Editorial Staff Mar 20
Money Briefing: US Issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea Strategic angle: The US has granted a temporary waiver allowing the sale of Iranian oil at sea, impacting global oil markets. Editorial Staff Mar 20