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How Starmer Stumbled Into a French-Style Fix for Britain’s Woes

The UK’s growth plan is simple. It wants more investment to deliver higher productivity that lifts wages and boosts living standards. There is an unfortunate …

France’s CMA CGM Suspends Vessels’ Passage Through Suez Canal

France’s CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container line, told vessels in the Persian Gulf to take shelter immediately and suspended passage through the Suez …

Iran Crisis Threatens Worst Disruption in Gas Markets Since 2022

A widening Middle East conflict looks set to create the most significant disruption for gas markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global trade four …

Gulf Airlines Extend Flight Cancellations as Iran Targets Hubs

Airlines across the Persian Gulf extended their suspension of operations as retaliatory strikes from Iran enter a second day, causing major disruptions at some of …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Dead at 86

Ali Khamenei, Iran’s anti-Western supreme leader who dominated the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, has died at 86. Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin explains. (Source: …

Japan Shipping Companies Suspend Operations in Persian Gulf

Japanese shipping companies have suspended operations in the Persian Gulf as the military conflict in Iran escalates.

Polymarket Iran Bets Hit $529 Million as New Wallets Draw Notice

As US and Israeli bombs fell on Iran this weekend, bettors on Polymarket — where $529 million was traded on contracts tied to the timing …

US Job Growth Seen Moderating After Robust January

US payrolls growth probably settled back in February after the strongest month of hiring in a year, returning to a more moderate and likely sustainable …

Private Credit Stocks Signal More Pain Is Coming: Credit Weekly

Falling income, slashed dividends and loan markdowns: the results from some of the most transparent private credit funds this week have done little to soothe …

Bloomberg This Weekend 2/28/2026

The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity and context to this weekend's biggest news, US …

Dubai Prepares for the Worst as Iran Launches Drones and Missiles

Dubai defense systems repel Iranian drones and missiles as random explosions and plumes of black smoke can be seen rising out of the city-state’s most …

Iran Attack Is 'Nightmare Scenario' For Gulf Countries

The US and Israel struck targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that is already spiraling …

What the Iran Attack Means for Neighboring Nations

Center for Strategic and International Studies Middle East Program Director and Senior Advisor Mona Yacoubian discusses the attack on Iran and says ‘No doubt that …

Former UN Ambassador Bolton Concerned About Iran Regime Change

Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton agrees with the objectives of the US, Israeli strikes on Iran but has concerns about the regime …

Puck News’ Ioffe on How Europe Might React to Iran Attack

Puck News Washington Correspondent Julia Ioffe discusses the attack on Iran and says it reminds her of 2021-2022 US engagements with Russia regarding Ukraine. She …

Israel Shuts Down Natural Gas Fields as Iran Attack Unfolds

Israel ordered the temporary shutdown of some natural gas fields after launching an attack on Iran in a joint operation with the US.

China Calls For Immediate Ceasefire After US Attacks Iran

China called for an immediate ceasefire following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, as President Xi Jinping’s government weighs its options in the Middle …

What’s at Stake for Oil Markets as Trump Strikes Iran

President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran creates new risks for a significant chunk of the world’s oil supply.

The Evolution of Giorgia Meloni: Her Plan for Italy and Fears of …

The prime minister stabilized Italy. In her second act, she wants growth — and a global reality check on AI.

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Lithium Recovery Has Legs as Demand Outlook Improves, SQM Says

Top lithium producer SQM expects prices for the battery metal to extend gains as demand strengthens and the industry emerges from a global glut.

China Fundraising Jumps as Refinancing and Bond Issuance Boom

China’s capital markets rebounded last year, fueled by a surge in equity refinancing and bond issuance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

CP Group to Sell 10% Stake in True Corp. With UBS as …

Thai business conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plans to sell a 10% stake in its telecommunications affiliate True Corp., with most of the shares going to …