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Iran’s Hormuz Stranglehold Upends Markets and Geopolitics
Energy prices continued to climb around the world as war in the Middle East intensifies. That has scrambled President Trump’s foreign policy strategy.
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem Is Going Global
President Trump is getting little to no support so far for his call that other countries do their part to try to ease an energy crisis prompted by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
California’s Billionaire Tax Battle
Wealthy residents of the state have put millions of dollars toward stopping a proposed 5 percent tax on their assets.
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TikTok Investors Set to Pay $10 Billion Fee to Trump Administration
The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.
Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War
President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.
Private Equity’s Private Credit Problem
Investors have worried about who would get hit if there’s a private credit bust. Many on Wall Street think the pain goes further than the lenders.
Microsoft Takes a Stand Against the Trump Administration in Anthropic Fight
The technology giant’s siding with Anthropic in its fight against the Pentagon stands out in an era when big companies have tended to keep quiet.
Businesses Ask the TACO Question About Iran
Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
Big Tech’s Uncertain Future in the Persian Gulf
The expanding war in the Middle East has added new risks to the trillions of dollars in investments that tech companies have planned in the region.
Axel Springer Agrees to Buy U.K.’s Telegraph
The $766 million takeover is the latest twist for The Telegraph, an influential British newspaper whose ownership had been in limbo for years.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
The president campaigned on lowering prices for Americans. That pledge has come under fire this week as the Iran war pushes up the cost of gasoline.
Revolut, the British Finance App, Seeks a U.S. Banking Charter
The company said that the move, if approved, would allow it to offer more products to American customers as it seeks to grow globally.
Can Anthropic Make Peace With the Pentagon?
The artificial intelligence start-up has reportedly resumed talks with the Defense Department over use of its tools, with high stakes for both.
All3Media and Banijay, 2 Big Production Houses, to Merge
The deal between All3Media and Banijay will bring together the companies behind the “Peaky Blinders” and the “Traitors” franchises.
The High Stakes of Keeping the Strait of Hormuz Open
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has paralyzed the strait, a vital shipping lane for energy and commerce, putting global investors on edge.
Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
The Costs of the Attacks on Iran
Rising oil prices, volatile stocks and potentially higher inflation are all weighing on investors’ minds as the military campaign continues.
