South Korea Traders Burned by Leveraged AI Bets
South Korean retail investors are suffering steep losses after leveraged ETFs tied to SK Hynix and Samsung reversed sharply.
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Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply: Loss Shakes Energy Markets
A 50-day conflict linked to Iran has removed hundreds of millions of barrels from the global oil market, cutting production, disrupting exports, and creating a ripple effect across industries worldwide.
Ford CEO Warns Chinese Carmakers Could Devastate the US Auto Industry
Ford CEO Jim Farley says Chinese automakers pose a major economic, competitive, and data-security threat to the US auto industry.
China Is Setting the Pace for Global Automakers With Faster, Cheaper Car Development
China’s auto industry is pushing global carmakers to move faster through software-first design, shorter cycles, and lower costs.
US Gasoline Prices Top $3.75 a Gallon as Middle East War Disrupts Oil Supply
US gas prices top $3.75 as Middle East war disrupts oil supply.
Oil Price Surge Triggers Record Hedging Activity as Investors and U.S. Producers Lock in Gains
Key Highlights Oil Markets Surge Amid Middle East Escalation Oil markets experienced a sharp surge this week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, prompting investors and U.S. crude producers to rush into hedging strategies to secure higher prices. The spike followed military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran and Tehran’s…
Syrah Resources Secures More Time in Tesla Graphite Supply Deal as Deadline Moves to March
Australia’s Syrah Resources extended its graphite supply deadline with Tesla to March 2026, buying time to resolve technical issues at its Louisiana facility and protect a key U.S. battery supply deal.
Venezuela to Export Up to $2 Billion in Oil to the U.S. in Landmark Deal With Washington
Venezuela has agreed to export up to $2 billion worth of crude oil to the United States under a new deal with Washington, redirecting shipments from China and reshaping global oil markets.
EU Fines Elon Musk’s X €120 Million for DSA Violations as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Elon Musk’s platform X has been hit with a €120 million EU fine for breaching Digital Services Act transparency and safety requirements, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s escalating enforcement against Big Tech.
Walmart Moves to Acquire Israeli-Founded R&A Data
Walmart is negotiating the acquisition of Israeli-founded R&A Data, aiming to reinforce fraud detection and compliance as its third-party marketplace rapidly scales.