Money Briefing: Turbulent markets fuel record year for Alex Gerko’s XTX Strategic angle: Billionaire’s trading business is one of the most profitable UK private companies Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in China First face-to-face contact since December comes after tensions erupted into open conflict. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Japan's Sakura Internet jumps 20% as Microsoft plans $10 billion AI push with SoftBank Strategic angle: Microsoft's significant investment in Japan aims to enhance AI infrastructure, boosting local tech stocks. Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Europe must prepare for ‘long-lasting’ energy shock, EU warns Strategic angle: Energy commissioner says bloc is assessing ‘all possibilities’ including fuel rationing and releasing more oil from strategic reserves Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: What’s going on with dollar debt? Strategic angle: ‘Swap’ trades by hedge funds have exploded recently Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Credit investors flee to safety, pulling $11bn from junk bonds this year Strategic angle: AI disruption and war in the Middle East send market towards Treasuries and investment-grade debt Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: Easter eggs stay pricey even as cocoa prices plunge Strategic angle: Manufacturers try to recoup some losses after margins were squeezed by spike in cocoa prices Editorial Staff Apr 3
Money Briefing: In Tehran, neighbours wonder where the next bombs will land Strategic angle: Residents are left guessing which regime target might live alongside them as strikes rain down on Iran’s capital Editorial Staff Apr 3
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