Iran’s speaker says negotiations with U.S. can’t start without Lebanon ceasefire, asset release
President Trump is frustrated by Iran continuing to throttle most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil route.
What’s at stake ahead of crucial U.S.-Iran peace talks as leaders meet in Pakistan
Already, Tehran has accused Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire, as the IDF continues to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.
S&P 500 is about to wipe out Iran war losses. Why stocks are more optimistic than oil
“Stocks look somewhat more hopeful of a happy ending than oil, with equity indices now outperforming the pull-back seen in oil futures,” Barclays said.
Defense’s Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook
Companies are betting on a new type of warfare, based on shorter lead times that allow for rapid deployments and more cost-effective solutions.
Powell, Bessent discussed Anthropic’s Mythos AI cyber threat with major U.S. banks
Anthropic rolled out the new Mythos AI model to a select group of companies over concerns that hackers could exploit its capabilities.
China built resilience to an energy shock — it’s paid off for Chinese assets amid the Iran war
Chinese assets emerged as an unlikely bastion of stability during a period where other traditional havens, such as gold and U.S. Treasurys, stumbled.
Why ships bound for the Middle East are piling up across Asia
Congestion in Singapore’s waters is rising as the Iran war disrupts shipping routes, forcing vessels bound for the Middle East to drop anchor near its ports.
Ireland gridlocked by fuel protests as Iran war drives prices higher
Protestors are taking issue with the government’s response to the spike in fuel prices since the onset of the Iran war.
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as Dolce & Gabbana chairman but will keep a creative role
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as chairman of the Italian fashion house that he co-founded with Domenico Dolce, but will continue in his creative role.
The Tech Download: Reputational damage, supply chain issues and local investment. What’s next for Middle East tech?
A two-week ceasefire was agreed between the U.S. and Iran on Wednesday, prompting hopes of the beginnings of the end of the conflict.
