South Korea’s Kospi plunges 7% amid selloff in the region as Middle East war escalates
Most Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower on Wednesday, extending a selloff amid an escalating Middle East war.
China is set to kick off its big policy meeting. What will be the key announcements?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to announce economic targets and policies for the year ahead on Thursday.
Stock futures slip as traders monitor latest developments in U.S.-Iran war: Live updates
The Dow Industrials ended Tuesday’s session down just over 400 points. The 30-stock index curtailed its losses after falling more than 1,200 points at the low.
Sam Altman tells OpenAI staffers that military’s ‘operational decisions’ are up to the government
In an all-hands meetings with OpenAI employees on Tuesday, CEO Sam Altman said his company doesn’t get to choose how the military uses its technology.
Prediction market ‘gambling’ needs state regulation, not feds, Mick Mulvaney says after Iran war bets
Mick Mulvaney also said prediction markets, by offering contracts on events such as wars, could represent a security risk for the U.S.
The lead U.S. cyber agency is stretched thin as Iran hacking threat escalates
Last week, CISA’s acting director was reassigned to a new division within DHS and the agency is operating under a partial shutdown.
Emerging market debt offers higher yield and diversification – but proceed carefully
Investors can diversify their fixed income portfolio with emerging market debt exposure, but the sector comes with several risks.
Epstein files: Howard Lutnick volunteers to testify to House committee
Commerce Secretary Lutnick “has proactively agreed to appear voluntarily” before the House Oversight Committee, said Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.
Never mind the AI fears. This beat-up cybersecurity play is a ‘screamer,’ Josh Brown says
This cybersecurity stock is down more than 16% in 2026, feeling the pressure from worries over AI disruption.
These U.S. natural gas exporters benefit from disruption to Qatar LNG supply in Iran war
U.S. LNG producers have flexible capacity that plays a crucial role in moments of crisis like the current war in Iran.