Energy shock intensifies fears that global economy faces prolonged period of higher inflation
Read MoreHalf of ‘long shot’ Polymarket bets on military action are successful
High rate of winning wagers likely to add to concerns that sensitive information can leak on prediction markets
Read MoreRussia loses its way in the Sahara
Losses to Malian militants by Wagner Group’s successor call into question future of Moscow’s military adventurism in Africa
Read MoreAI companies are just companies
As we leap into a new technological age, the old rules of capitalism still apply
Read MoreStanChart books $190mn charge on Iran war
Asia-focused bank reports record quarterly profit even as it sets aside funds to hedge against Middle East risk
Read MoreFrench lenders miss out on trading boom powering Wall Street banks
BNP Paribas and Crédit Agricole report higher first-quarter profit but are unable to fully capitalise on market volatility
Read MoreUAE withdrawal from Opec reopens rift with Saudi Arabia
After putting on a united front during the Iran war, the Gulf’s most consequential rivalry has burst into the open…
Read MoreDoes trade cause peace? Ask an economist
Researchers have been trawling history to measure the pacifying effects of moving goods around
Read MorePrices in Iran climb as war rattles economy
Inflation has hit 50% during conflict while many expect Strait of Hormuz stand-off to exacerbate stagnation
Read MoreOil prices hit new highs as US reportedly mulls Iran military action
Brent crude rises 4.5 per cent above $123 a barrel in Asian trading to highest level since conflict began
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