US gas prices topped $4/gallon as the Israel-Iran war disrupts energy supplies.
Microsoft adds GPT + Claude teamwork in Copilot, improving accuracy, reducing errors, and speeding workflows with new "Critique" and model comparison tools.
ICE is investing another $600M in Polymarket, doubling its bet to $1.6B as prediction markets surge in popularity despite rising regulatory concerns.
Treasury demands the FT retract claims that Sec. Bessent wants more Fed oversight. Bessent calls the story fake, but the FT stands by its reporting.
UK retailers warn new guaranteed hours laws could hit 50% of sector roles, risking flexible jobs for youth. Unions hail the move as a vital end to exploitation.
Nike marks six quarters of decline in China as local rivals Anta and Li Ning win over shoppers. Q3 results on Tuesday are expected to show tighter margins.
Nasdaq adds "fast entry" rules, letting big IPOs join the Nasdaq-100 within weeks instead of months, boosting appeal for firms like SpaceX and OpenAI.
Guess will shut all mainland China stores by March 31, 2026, following a majority stake sale to ABG. The brand plans a strategy rethink due to weak localization.
SoftBank has secured a $40 billion loan to boost investments in OpenAI, marking a significant move in its AI strategy, with support from major banks.
BASF launches a $10B green-powered complex in Zhanjiang, its largest overseas investment, signaling deep confidence in China's market despite global shifts.
Kenya secures zero-tariff exports and SGR rail funding from China, balancing growth against rising debt and US pressure.
Fannie Mae will now accept Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for conforming mortgages through a new partnership between Better Home & Finance and Coinbase.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders will vote on the proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, 2026.
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is offline following Ukrainian drone strikes on major western ports and the Druzhba pipeline.
Novo Nordisk appointed Mars CEO Poul Weihrauch as a board observer to sharpen its edge in the "consumer-like" U.S. obesity market.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called China formidable in robotics, noting the U.S. relies on China's superior supply chain for motors and magnets.
Novo Nordisk's semaglutide patent expired in China on March 20, triggering a race among local rivals.
The Iran war is hitting Chinese manufacturers with intense strain as energy and freight costs spike. Factory owners report a 30% jump in aluminum prices and major logistics delays, forcing many to suspend operations.
President Trump issued a 15-point plan for a 30-day ceasefire via Pakistan. It demands Iran dismantle nuclear sites and stop proxy support, but Tehran called the terms unreasonable.
UK inflation held at 3% in February. Rising energy and fertilizer costs from the Iran war threaten to push prices much higher.
NTSB reports that tracking tech failed during Sunday's fatal crash between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck. The truck lacked a transponder, and alerts never triggered.
A separate jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products that harmed young users' mental health. This follows Meta's $375m New Mexico fine.
Japan may use its FX reserves to short oil futures, an unorthodox move to curb energy-driven inflation and prop up the yen as it nears the 160 level.
Rare Brazil Coffee Eyes $20,000A Brazilian farmer expects his rare eugenioides coffee to fetch $20,000 per bag.