It’s not just oil and gas. The Strait of Hormuz blockage is rattling another vital commodity

“I’m a lot more concerned about the current crisis than I was when Russia-Ukraine happened four years ago,” one fund manager told CNBC.
Private credit’s ‘zero-loss fantasy’ is coming to an end as defaults and fund exits rise

Private credit is expected to see a surge in defaults as investors continue to pull money from the sector.
South Korea braces for ‘worst-case scenarios’ as Iran oil shock deepens

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for “worst-case scenarios” stemming from the Middle East conflict.
How the Iran war is changing the way countries think about renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.
Denmark’s PM Frederiksen suffers election setback after standing up to Trump over Greenland

Frederiksen had sought to capitalize on popular support after standing up to Trump’s push to annex Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory.
Europe and India are too sensitive to oil prices, says UBS — buy these defensive markets instead

Monday’s relief rally in equities offers an opportunity for investors to rotate into defensive assets, according to researchers at UBS.
Meta makes ‘big bet’ on top leaders with stock options as pressure builds to catch up in AI

Meta is granting stock options to top executives as pressure on the company intensifies in the AI battle.
David Blitzer and Blackstone-backed group snaps up Indian cricket franchise for $1.8 billion

Indian cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been acquired for $1.78 billion by a consortium of global and Indian investors.
Gold jumps over 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks

Gold climbed as declining oil prices helped temper worries over persistent inflation following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict.
SK Hynix files confidentiality for U.S. listing as it rides intense demand for AI memory chips

SK Hynix has made a confidential filing for a potential listing in the U.S. this year, as the company looks to expand production.