geopolitics

China's economy has shown signs of faltering following a strong first-quarter.

Asia stocks rise gingerly on AI recovery, Israel-Iran deescalation

Bain Capital enters bidding war for Australia’s oOh!media after rival offers

Palau president says security strengthened with US radar amid China threat

US asks China to resume rare-earth exports to Japan

Pentagon blacklists Alibaba, BYD, CATL and Baidu over alleged military ties

Two weeks ago traders saw a 60% chance that the Strait of Hormuz would open before August. Now traders see a higher chance that it will open before 2027.

Lebanese president appeals to Israeli government to pursue talks, not war Reuters

Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports Reuters

Oil dipped after Israel and Iran agreed to end attacks against each other following an escalation of violence that threatened to derail efforts to end the war in the Middle East.