Trump warns U.S. will ‘blow up’ South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue
World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets reel as Fed holds rates steady and Iran hits a key Qatar gas hub
Global markets slid after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and warned of persistent inflation, while an Iranian missile strike caused “extensive damage” to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, heightening fears of a fresh energy shock.
Oil prices fall after Brent briefly touches $119 as Netanyahu says Israel helping to open Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.
Iran missile attack on Qatar causes ‘extensive damage’ to facility housing huge gas plant
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A Labubu movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise
Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.
Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ hold rates
Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.
Why Western playbooks fail in China — and what it takes for brands to compete
China’s $7 trillion consumer market was once a reliable growth engine for Western brands, but as competition intensifies and trends move at digital speed, success if no longer a given. Still, they haven’t given up. Global companies are now turning to p…
How China is getting everyone on OpenClaw, from gearheads to grandmas
China’s OpenClaw use is soaring as tech giants hold meet-ups to help everyone add the artificial intelligence digital assistant to their devices.
Dow tumbles more than 750 points to new closing low for 2026, fueled by inflation woes; Fed holds steady on rates
New U.S. economic data as well as comments from the Federal Reserve chief stoked concerns about persistent inflation in the country.
