Polymarket and Kalshi’s Iran War Wagers Are Ghoulish — and Troubling
As bad behavior in finance goes, the idea of insiders betting on the US and Israel attacking Iran is about as…
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Bonds Are Still Safe — If You Know How to Pick Them
Most investors, from grandma to the mightiest sovereign wealth funds, own bonds to help steady their portfolio and provide a…
Another Blocked Global Trade Route — In Africa
Heavy rains in northern Zambia wash away a bridge on a pivotal copper trade route. www.bloomberg.com #Blocked #Global #Trade #Route…
Hello, Kitty — Japan’s $20 Billion Cat Boom
Much of Asia was celebrating the Year of the Horse this week. In Japan, which does not mark Lunar New…
Niche Corner of the Oil Market Is Rocked by Huge Bet — on Tankers
A niche but crucial part of the oil market is being rocked by a huge bet from a South Korean…
The Oil Market Is Trading on Bearish Vibes — for Now
When the oil trading community descended on London for its annual International Energy Week jamboree last week, the bears outnumbered…
The Parkland Teens Beat the Gun Lobby — and Fear They Couldn’t Today
As the US struggles with how to respond to the violent actions of federal immigration enforcement agents, it’s a good…
Moderna’s Flu Shot Ordeal Hurts Innovation — and Public Health
The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to turn away Moderna’s application for a new flu shot for older Americans…
How Jeffrey Epstein — and an NYC Dentist — Got His Girlfriend Into Columbia
Using donations and his network of contacts, the disgraced financier touted and sought influence at many top educational institutions across the US. www.bloomberg.com…
The Battle for Warner Is Going Great — for the Lawyers
Who knows whether Netflix or Paramount will end up victorious, but this much is certain: Their legal teams are working hard. www.bloomberg.com #Battle…