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Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

Asian stocks rally after Trump’s Iran ceasefire and ‘immediate’ Hormuz opening—even as it remains unclear how open the strait actually is

Asian markets surged on the possibility that much needed oil, gas, and commodities can start flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again.

By Angelica AngApril 8, 2026

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‘No one’s raising their hand’: Japan’s labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs you don’t want

By Catherina GioinoApril 6, 2026

AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

AMRO holds Asia’s 2026 growth forecast steady at 4%, but said it would have been higher if not for the Iran war

By Angelica AngApril 6, 2026

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China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest

By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says

Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says

By Jason MaApril 3, 2026

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France, South Korea say they’ll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 04, 2025 in New York City.

Politics Within a day, the Iran-U.S. cease-fire began breaking down. Markets shrugged

By Eva RoytburgApril 8, 2026

Phones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement

Retail Phones banned at the bar: Why Gen Z is actually cheering the no-screen dining movement

By Dave Lozo and Morning BrewApril 8, 2026

Analysts warn the TACO trade won’t last forever after an Iran ceasefire wipes out weeks of losses in markets

Investing Analysts warn the TACO trade won’t last forever after an Iran ceasefire wipes out weeks of losses in markets

By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 8, 2026

How dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America’s biggest income group

Personal Finance How dual incomes and the tech boom turned the upper middle class into America’s biggest income group

By Sam Klebanov and Morning BrewApril 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF began trading. An analyst put it in the top 1% of ETF launches

Crypto Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF began trading. An analyst put it in the top 1% of ETF launches

By Jack KubinecApril 8, 2026

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North America Less than a year after ditching its famous ‘bags fly free’ policy, Southwest is hiking prices again

By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 8, 2026

The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year

Environment The U.S. just had its hottest March in 132 years. Scientists say to buckle up for the rest of the year

By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressApril 8, 2026

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Economy ‘You can never really catch up’: The Iran war is exacerbating already high grocery bills, and it will only get worse if the war continues, experts say

By Jacqueline MunisApril 8, 2026

Workers on the production line of solar panels in China

Energy After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026

Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

Asia Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

By Angelica AngApril 2, 2026

Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz

Asia Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz

By Nicholas GordonApril 2, 2026

Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap for the ‘missing middle’

Asia Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap for the ‘missing middle’

By Nicholas GordonApril 1, 2026

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North America Chinese billionaire buys 1% stake in the Miami Dolphins at record $12.5 billion valuation

By The Associated PressApril 1, 2026

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

Energy The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

By Angelica AngApril 1, 2026

Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so

Future of Work Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so

By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026

Anil Agarwal, founder and chairman of Vedanta Group, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The event convenes more than 10,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 89 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: Aaron M. Sprecher/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Energy Energy ‘vulnerable’ India seeks U.S. help to produce more oil and wean itself off Russia, Middle East reliance amid geopolitical turmoil

By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026

Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback

Commentary Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback

By Paul BlusteinMarch 30, 2026

Private equity is eying Asia’s health care funding gap as countries get wealthier and older

Investing Private equity is eying Asia’s health care funding gap as countries get wealthier and older

By Angelica AngMarch 29, 2026

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Investing American billionaires — including the Waltons — are splashing their cash on Indian cricket teams

By Chetan Narula and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026

Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

Energy Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

By Nicholas GordonMarch 29, 2026

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey wants to arm the U.S.’s allies. Could his insistence on deferring to Washington scare them off?

AI Anduril founder Palmer Luckey wants to arm the U.S.’s allies. Could his insistence on deferring to Washington scare them off?

By Nicholas GordonMarch 28, 2026

Indonesia faces a ‘perfect storm’ of downgrade fears, trade tensions and now the Iran war—and 2026 has only just started

Magazine Indonesia faces a ‘perfect storm’ of downgrade fears, trade tensions and now the Iran war—and 2026 has only just started

By Nicholas GordonMarch 27, 2026

Jim Fitterling, chief executive officer of Dow Inc., at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston, Texas, US, on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The event convenes more than 10,000 participants from over 2,350 companies across 89 countries for dialogue on the agenda ahead as the world enters a new era of energy transition. Photographer: F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Energy Dow CEO warns petrochemical shortage from Iran war could fuel inflation for rest of the year

By Jordan BlumMarch 27, 2026

Southeast Asia could become a booming AI market if its data centers can beat the heat

AI Southeast Asia could become a booming AI market if its data centers can beat the heat

By Angelica AngMarch 26, 2026

The world’s consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they’re riding in his

Magazine The world’s consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they’re riding in his

By Nicholas GordonMarch 26, 2026

Jack Fusco, chief executive officer of Cheniere Energy, at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston.

Energy U.S. natural gas exporters literally answer Asia’s calls for ‘help’ from the Iran war, but aid can’t come overnight

By Jordan BlumMarch 25, 2026

China could be the ‘big winner’ in the AI race, thanks to abundant power, cheap manufacturing, and an open-source craze

Asia China could be the ‘big winner’ in the AI race, thanks to abundant power, cheap manufacturing, and an open-source craze

By Nicholas GordonMarch 25, 2026

Philippine President Marcos oversees fuel subsidy rollout for public transport in Metro Manila

Energy Philippine president declares state of emergency due to “imminent danger of a critically low energy supply”

By The Associated PressMarch 24, 2026

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Asia Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

By Angelica AngMarch 24, 2026

Toilet paper on empty supermarket shelves, lockdown panic buying

Economy The great toilet paper panic is back as Japan starts stockpiling

By Eva RoytburgMarch 23, 2026

The Iran war cripples Asia’s supplies of fertilizer and helium, threatening farms and chipmakers alike

Asia The Iran war cripples Asia’s supplies of fertilizer and helium, threatening farms and chipmakers alike

By Angelica AngMarch 23, 2026

Apple CEO praises China partners as Beijing applies pressure

Asia Apple CEO praises China partners as Beijing applies pressure

By BloombergMarch 22, 2026

BTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service

Arts & Entertainment BTS begins comeback tour to reclaim status as one of the world’s biggest pop acts after completing Korea’s mandatory military service

By Juwon Park, Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom

Politics Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom

By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026

How the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies

Asia How the Strait of Hormuz poses an existential threat to Asia’s economies

By Nicholas GordonMarch 21, 2026

Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market

Asia Three Asias, three different playbooks: How PepsiCo’s Anne Tse views the world’s fastest-growing snack market

By Nicholas GordonMarch 20, 2026

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Politics Ukraine is quietly helping five Middle East nations shoot down Iranian drones, even as Trump says he doesn’t need Kyiv’s help

By The Associated Press and Hanna ArhirovaMarch 20, 2026

Asia How an MBA internship led Mitsubishi to e-commerce platform Yami—and into the U.S. snacks market

By Nicholas GordonMarch 20, 2026

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