Escalating US-Iran hostilities have sent oil prices soaring, while NATO commitment remains a key discussion point amidst regional power shifts including Ukraine's role as an asset.
AI chipmaker concerns have impacted South Korea's market, with Temasek investing heavily in AI and Meta testing "super sensing" AI glasses, alongside an AI exuberance discussion and Apple's interest in China's CXMT.
New Zealand's central bank observes a growth rebound, while Japan faces soaring borrowing costs and Indonesia's stock market receives a downgrade warning, alongside analyses of inflation, UK takeover bids, and US dealmaking.
Virgin Media O2 faces a fine for customer mishandling, Telenor acquires a Swedish broadband provider, and Minor Food plans a Singapore listing, while Budweiser struggles in Germany and Smucker's Twinkie bet flopped.
The Farage by-election gambit is underway, as Marine Le Pen announces her French presidential bid, setting the stage for significant political contests.
The EU rejected a plea to pause its troubled EES biometrics system for airports, while ships face higher EU carbon fees, and Europe prepares for extreme heat as electric trucks signal a shift in transport.
US rare earths continue to flow to Asia despite domestic supply chain efforts, as China grapples with industrial excess, suggesting a need for significant economic reforms.
Discussions are emerging about the future of democratic republics and international legal implications for prenups when moving between countries.
The Financial Times is introducing "The Story of Money," a new video podcast exploring the history of finance.