Category: Global
Trump’s tales are still muddling markets
Continuation of the Middle East war is sapping hopes of a return to more normal conditions after the conflict
Trump fires US attorney-general Pam Bondi
Loyalist’s exit comes after pressure over her handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein
Trump administration announces new tariffs on pharmaceu...
White House also rolls back levies on some metals in an attempt to simplify duties
French-owned container ship braves passage through Stra...
CMA CGM Kribi is first ship owned by major western line known to have transited since start of war
Gulf energy sites targeted in wave of attacks
Donald Trump renews threat to attack Iranian infrastructure
Europe must prepare for ‘long-lasting’ energy shock, EU...
Energy commissioner says bloc is assessing fuel rationing and releasing more oil from strategic reserves
Credit investors flee to safety, pulling $11bn from jun...
AI disruption and war in the Middle East send market towards Treasuries and investment-grade debt
Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran ...
After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies
Prediction markets: the hunt for the new ‘dumb money’
As new bettors flock to platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, some make easy prey for trading firms and professional gamblers
Investors are betting on AI chaos. History suggests oth...
The experience of past tech revolutions suggests savvy incumbents might muddle through and even thrive
Turbulent markets fuel record year for Alex Gerko’s XTX
Billionaire’s trading business is one of the most profitable UK private companies