Money Briefing: Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran war Strategic angle: After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’ Strategic angle: As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Asia-Pacific markets rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening Strategic angle: South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Microsoft executive touts Copilot sales traction as AI anxiety weighs on stock Strategic angle: Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Oil cargo prices surge as fears of supply shortage grip market Strategic angle: Address by Trump signalling possible escalation of Iran conflict raises prospect of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Starbucks made two big moves to help its turnaround today — but they didn’t help the coffee chain’s stock Strategic angle: Despite strategic changes, Starbucks' stock remains under pressure. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government Strategic angle: Lawmakers investigate possible insider trading linked to defense investments. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business Strategic angle: Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis Strategic angle: The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Holiday break Strategic angle: Investors remain cautious as the holiday season approaches. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Strategic angle: White House also rolls back levies on some metals in an attempt to simplify duties. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN Strategic angle: OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect Strategic angle: The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk Strategic angle: Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Rivian spinout EV start-up raises $200m in Series C round Strategic angle: Rivian spinout EV start-up secures significant funding to accelerate growth. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: As digital asset treasuries face ‘acute stress,’ this Bitcoin firm continues to buy Strategic angle: Despite market challenges, a Bitcoin firm remains committed to purchasing digital assets. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary Strategic angle: A summary of the Q4 2025 earnings call for AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Sphere Entertainment Scores Positive Wall Street Reports. Stock Hits Record High. Strategic angle: Sphere Entertainment's stock reaches a new peak following favorable analyses from financial experts. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter, Bloomberg News reports Strategic angle: Coinbase has received conditional approval for a trust charter from US regulators, according to Bloomberg News. Editorial Staff Apr 2
Money Briefing: Energy Projects May Qualify for Millions in Refunds: Revisiting Project Costs After IEEPA Ruling Strategic angle: Exploring potential refunds for energy projects following recent IEEPA ruling. Editorial Staff Apr 2