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Why it mattersRussia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
By Michael·44m ago
Why it mattersSalesforce's profit jump signals that major enterprise software vendors are successfully capturing value from AI investments and their venture stakes, offering a real test of whether the AI capital cycle is translating i…
Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.
By Michael·8h ago
Why it mattersThe Prime Minister of U.S.-ally Qatar is in Iran for talks on Thursday as part of efforts to "de-escalate tensions" between Tehran and Washington.
By Michael·56m ago
Why it mattersNvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.
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Why it mattersCover of the book 'Let's Talk About It' in front of the Texas state flag
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Why it mattersSeoul's aggressive monetary tightening signals sustained concern over price pressures even as global growth slows, affecting borrowing costs for businesses and households across one of Asia's largest economies.
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
By Michael·8h ago
Why it mattersRobby Soave appears on the left. Nick Gillespie appears on the right.
Robby Soave appears on the left. Nick Gillespie appears on the right. In the center box, from left to right are images of Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obam…
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Why it mattersThe Justice Department is preparing to activate a long-dormant maritime war court to streamline military capture of Iranian oil tankers as US prizes, according to three people familiar with the plans.
By Michael·14h ago
Why it mattersMarkets are repricing energy risk based on a de-escalation of military threats in favor of sanctions, which could stabilize long-term oil supply expectations and affect gas prices and inflation.
Oil fell Wednesday, as investors continue to assess the U.S. pivot toward economic sanctions rather than military strikes to add pressure on Iran.
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Why it mattersAugust 27 Could Be a Very Good Day for Autodesk Shareholders
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Why it mattersXi's resistance to U.S. economic pressure on Iran complicates Trump's effort to isolate Tehran while pivoting strategic focus to Asia, forcing a choice between Iran sanctions leverage and broader China competition.
Xi Jinping’s government is sending a message of defiance to Donald Trump over China’s economic ties with Iran. Bloomberg's Michael Heath breaks down the options…
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Why it mattersThe shift reflects Beijing's effort to modernize its financial plumbing by anchoring lending practices to real money-market costs rather than administered rates, potentially improving price discovery and capital efficien…
Chinese lenders have started pricing bonds off the nation’s overnight funding cost, an indication that it’s increasingly the benchmark for the financial system.
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Why it mattersThe agreement represents a significant shift in U.S. Middle East strategy and nuclear nonproliferation policy, with lawmakers split on whether its terms adequately protect against nuclear proliferation risks.
Some Democratic lawmakers and nonproliferation advocates have criticized the pact for not including a permanent prohibition on enrichment or reprocessing.
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Why it mattersFarm cooperative CHS Inc. and fertilizer producer OCP North America are proposing a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana, bolstering domestic supplies as global conflicts have increasingly thwarted the fl…
Farm cooperative CHS Inc. and fertilizer producer OCP North America are proposing a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Louisiana, bolstering domestic su…
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Why it mattersIndian refiners will divert 350,000 tons of sugar originally headed offshore into the local market, people familiar with the matter said, after authorities cleared the move to ease a supply crunch.
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Why it mattersEarly signs suggest the Treasury Secretary’s surprise moves are making an impact.
By Michael·23h ago