Why the private equity crunch is not a prelude to the next big economic crisis

Everybody is clueless, and when you are clueless, you are scared.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as oil hovers near $100 amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors continued to monitor elevated oil prices and the latest developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers

“Once again, air travel is the political football amid another government shutdown,” the executives wrote in an open letter to Congress.
Senate Democrats oppose SAVE America Act as Republicans prepare for floor vote. What to know

Senate Democrats remain opposed to SAVE America Act as Republicans prepare for floor vote this week. Here’s what to know.
U.S. oil prices top $100 as Trump administration threatens strikes on Iran’s crude export facilities

The U.S. strikes on Kharg Island and Trump’s threat to hit Iran’s oil infrastructure mark a major escalation in the war, according to JPMorgan.
Stock futures fall slightly as U.S. oil rises above $100 with S&P 500 on 3-week losing streak: Live updates

The moves come after the S&P 500 notched its third losing week in a row and closed at its lowest level of the year on Friday.
Why the United Arab Emirates is a target for Iran’s aggression

Iran is looking to test a state that has positioned itself as the Gulf’s safest bridge between East and West — and the future of the region.
Democrats blast FCC Chair Carr’s broadcast license threats as anti-First Amendment, ‘totalitarian’

Carr on Saturday blasted broadcasters shortly after President Donald Trump called reports that Iran struck five U.S. tanker planes “fake news.”
Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline

Keeping inflation under control becomes a critical task for central banks.
OpenClaw breathes new life into this Chinese tech stock ahead of earnings

China’s latest wave of interest in OpenClaw is increasing the willingness of price-conscious locals to spend on artificial intelligence tools.