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Global birth rates are falling…phones are a big reason why

From “What Next”: How “Tax the Rich” Went Mainstream

Blockbuster IPOs to take Wall Street by storm

Trump’s new $1.8bn fund under fire

The EU wants a Putin whisperer

Inside a Lebanese village under Israeli occupation

Are we at the tipping point for global energy supplies?

The Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis is pushing global energy markets toward a critical supply cliff, as mining activity halts transit and drives freight rates to record highs. Energy editor Malcolm Moore notes that while immediate panic is absent, dwindling stockpiles threaten to trigger severe price spikes and potent...

The Bethlehem Project: Democrats battle over their party’s future

What Big Tech wants out of Trump’s China visit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure following Labour’s poor performance in local elections, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham emerging as a potential leadership challenger. Meanwhile, US-China relations remain centered on business interests as tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Tim...

Germany’s far-right boosted by stance against Iran war

UK bond vigilantes ride again

Gulf dealmaking machine hits the brakes

Starmer fights for political survival

The Strait of Hormuz closure continues to disrupt global energy markets, forcing Asian nations to increase coal imports while airlines navigate a volatile jet fuel landscape. Despite concerns over potential shortages, some European budget carriers are lowering ticket prices to stimulate demand amid consumer anxiety. Me...

Political Fix Election special: snap analysis

GameStop’s wild bid for eBay

LVMH looks to shrink its luxury empire

Could the US scrap quarterly reporting?

Global oil reserves are declining at a record pace of 6.5 million barrels daily due to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and left only 45 days of refined product supply worldwide. Simultaneously, the SEC is proposing a shift from quarterly to semi-annual earnings reportin...

Disney’s new CEO faces first challenge

Escalating geopolitical tensions and corporate strategic shifts define the current landscape. Conflict between the U.S. and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted oil tanker traffic, driving Brent Crude to $115 per barrel and creating a global plastic supply shock due to naphtha shortages. Meanwhile, AI ...

Global industries squeezed as Iran war enters third month

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