Money Briefing: Morning Minute: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K as Oil Skyrockets, Then Cools Strategic angle: Bitcoin experiences a significant rebound while oil prices surge before stabilizing. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: ESA Analyzing Fireball Over Europe on 8 March 2026 Strategic angle: A bright fireball was observed across multiple European countries, prompting investigation by the European Space Agency. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Money Briefing: Standard Lithium-Equinor JV inks lithium offtake deal with Trafigura Strategic angle: Standard Lithium and Equinor have finalized a lithium offtake agreement with Trafigura. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Politics Briefing: Eleven countries ask Ukraine for help with Iran's drone warfare Strategic angle: Kyiv is reviewing official requests from countries neighbouring Iran, as well as from the US and European countries, which are now asking Ukraine for help with anti-drone air defence. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Tech Briefing: Hasbro’s CEO has an AI Peppa Pig help design toys Strategic angle: Chris Cocks discusses the innovative use of AI in toy design at Hasbro. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Politics Briefing: Colombia elects new divided Congress ahead of May presidential vote Strategic angle: Preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block leading in the senate. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Money Briefing: K-shaped economy puts pressure on women, as lower pay and higher costs reduce spending Strategic angle: Women are facing increased financial strain due to lower wages and rising costs, contributing to a widening K-shaped economy. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Life Briefing: Multi-wavelength observations track bright gamma-ray blazar's three-year cycle Strategic angle: European astronomers analyze data from various observatories to study the gamma-ray blazar S5 1044+71. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Travel Briefing: 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack R/T 4-Door Aims For Broad Appeal, And Kind Of Succeeds Strategic angle: This car may help Dodge's sales woes, but it raises questions about value and performance. Editorial Staff Mar 9
Tech Briefing: AI Agenda: Anthropic Has a Strong Legal Case Against Trump’s DoD Strategic angle: The Information reports on Anthropic's legal stance regarding the Department of Defense. Editorial Staff Mar 9