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Briefing: Oil Prices Slide as Netanyahu Signals Iran War Could End Soon

Strategic angle: Crude oil prices are experiencing a decline following statements from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the potential end of the conflict with Iran.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

The U.S. considers releasing Iranian crude to stabilize oil prices amid market fluctuations.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Saudi Arabia Sees a Spike to $180 Oil if Energy Shock Persists Past April

Strategic angle: An exclusive report from WSJ highlights potential oil price surge.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: China's Exports of Rare Earth Magnets Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Strategic angle: Significant increase in rare earth magnet exports from China as leaders prepare for crucial discussions.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Granite Mining Project Sparks Local Debate

Strategic angle: A contentious granite mining project is igniting discussions among local residents and stakeholders.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Oil retreats as US and allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Oil prices decline as efforts increase to enhance supply and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy

Strategic angle: During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for 'stepping up' to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, 'unlike NATO.'

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Supermicro co-founder charged in conspiracy to export Nvidia chips to China

Strategic angle: US prosecutors allege two employees and a contractor smuggled servers through south-east Asia

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Asia markets track Wall Street losses as Iran war fuels energy worries; BOJ rate decision on deck

Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Australian mining company eyeing gold claims along Blackfoot River

Strategic angle: A mining firm is exploring potential gold claims in the Blackfoot River area.

editorial-staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Oil eases from day’s highs as Israeli leader’s comments temper market nerves

Strategic angle: Wall Street recovers after Benjamin Netanyahu says US-Israeli strikes have destroyed Tehran’s ability to enrich uranium.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war

Strategic angle: US president tells Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that it is ‘appropriate’ for the country to help in the conflict

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Mali delivers 33 million dollars of mining revenue to local communities

Strategic angle: Significant funds allocated to support local development from mining revenues.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Hegseth says potential $200 billion Iran war spending request could shift: 'Takes money to kill bad guys'

President Trump's National Economic Council director highlights the financial implications of ongoing military actions.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: FedEx beats on top and bottom lines, raises guidance on strong performance

Strategic angle: FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: $166 a barrel? Middle East oil gives clue to where all prices could be headed if Iran war drags on

Strategic angle: A breakout of oil prices in Asia has left analysts debating whether U.S. crude could see further upside.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Netanyahu says Iran is being 'decimated' but revolution requires 'ground component'

Strategic angle: Netanyahu's comments follow President Trump's declaration against deploying U.S. troops to the Middle East.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Crude Oil Prices Ease as Traders Weigh Trump, Bessent Comments

Strategic angle: Traders are reacting to recent comments from Trump and Bessent, leading to a decline in crude oil prices.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Figma's stock drops 11% in two days after Google releases 'vibe design' product

Strategic angle: Figma's stock has been getting hammered on concerns about AI, and Google's new design product is adding to that anxiety.

editorial-staff Mar 19

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Briefing: What is Electrorefining? US Nuclear Admin Touts Purified Enriched Uranium

Strategic angle: Understanding the process of electrorefining and its implications for enriched uranium production.

editorial-staff Mar 19