Japanese investors bought $14B in foreign stocks in March, a one-year high. NISA flows and war-driven discounts sparked the surge as investors shed foreign bonds.
Xi Jinping called for a demand-driven shift to upgrade China's services sector through tech and reform.
Lloyds used IBM quantum computing to successfully detect money mule networks. The test found complex fraud patterns that are difficult for standard computers.
Beijing is pushing fermented local feed to slash reliance on US soybeans. Use hit 8%, aiming for 15% by 2030, as trade tensions drive food self-reliance.
Phillips 66 faces a $900M Q1 loss as the Iran war roils energy markets. The hit stems from short positions in derivatives after record oil price gains.
ECB's Dimitar Radev warns inflation expectations may rise fast due to Iran war shocks. The bank must be ready for swift rate hikes to prevent a price spiral.
Deere agreed to a $99M settlement over right-to-repair claims. It will provide digital tools to farmers for 10 years, ending a major class action lawsuit.
Trump plans to cut 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5B from the budget. The move aims to privatize security at small airports and save $500M through efficiency gains.
SWIFT data may undercount the yuan as China uses its own CIPS network. Beijing claims the currency is now the world's third-largest for international payments.
Investors are pressuring Amazon, Google, and Microsoft over massive water and power use. Alphabet's emissions surged 51%, sparking calls for better climate data.
Broadcom signed a deal to develop custom AI chips for Google through 2031. It also partnered with Anthropic, whose revenue run-rate has surged to $30 billion.
Jamie Dimon warns the Iran war could trigger inflation and rate hikes, risking recession. While tax cuts aid growth, oil shocks and high debt remain major threats.
Amazon will keep 80% of its package volume with USPS, securing $6B in revenue. The deal avoids a 66% cut that threatened the cash-strapped agency's survival.
Ex-OpenAI's Zack Kass says rigid hierarchies slow Chinese firms' AI adoption vs US. While consumers embrace tech like OpenClaw, enterprise lag remains.
OPEC+ agreed to boost May output by 206,000 bpd. The move is largely symbolic while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but signals future supply readiness.
United raised checked bag fees by $10 to $45–$50 as jet fuel costs double. The hike follows JetBlue as airlines struggle with expenses driven by the Iran war.
Private flight costs rose 20% as fuel hits $4.65/gallon amid the Iran war. Surcharges are climbing, yet airport delays keep demand for charter travel high.
Five EU nations urged a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war prices spike. The move aims to combat rising inflation and protect households
Microsoft hit bold March quarter targets for its Copilot AI after revamping its sales strategy. The boost follows a 23% stock dip and concerns over low adoption.
India made its first Iranian oil purchase in seven years after the U.S. eased sanctions. The deal secures crude supplies amid war-driven Middle East disruptions.
Trump vowed to strike Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday. He also confirmed the rescue of the final US airman shot down.
Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9B to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar shares rose 24%, though Apple's 20% stake remains a complicating factor.
Republicans reached a deal to end the record-long partial shutdown. The plan funds DHS via two packages, aiming to restore airport security and ICE operations.
Visa launched AI tools for merchants and banks to automate disputes and cut costs. In 2025, cases hit a record 106 million, a 35% increase since 2019.