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Israel, according to JD Vance, is having a “freakout” over his Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Of course it is, and that isn’t even remotely “odd,” as he suggests. Israelis are dismayed because the deal he negotiated over their heads feels like a betrayal and has forced them to confront a bru

India’s securities regulator will reintroduce open-market buybacks for companies, a move that could bolster shares prices as local equities have lagged global peers.

Italian premier on offensive after US president claimed she ‘begged’ for a photo with him

Oil shipments rise in Hormuz although questions grow over Iran's transit terms Reuters

Oil price falls on hopes agreement will bolster US-Iran deal

After his spectacular victory in the Makerfield byelection, markets are growing a little scared of Andy Burnham, who looks set to replace the UK prime minister Keir Starmer with an agenda distinctly to his left. While this fear is understandable, it’s also overdone. Ultimately, investors have Liz Tr

Part of a European collateralized loan obligation managed by Bain Capital has failed to repay investors in full, the first such default since an overhaul of the asset-backed securities more than a decade ago.

Lebanon ceasefire agreed after US-Iran talks in Switzerland scrapped Reuters

Global Auto Holdings Ltd., the owner of car dealer franchises including the UK’s Lookers, is exploring an initial public offering in Toronto, according to people familiar with the matter.

The AI boom is quietly choking people in East Asia