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Bonus: A US shale pioneer on the Middle East war
Global oil markets have faced historic disruption since the Iran war began in February. The FT’s Jamie Smyth speaks with shale pioneer Scott Sheffiel…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Fresh challenge for US Treasuries dominance
President Donald Trump said Lebanon and Israel had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, the US Treasury’s status as the world’s lowest-cost dollar borrower …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
How the world is preparing for oil shortages
Gulf monarchies raised almost $10bn in private sales of bonds this month, oil shortages are coming if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, and US Presi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
PwC plans overhaul of consulting business
Ships are altering course as the US Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues into its third day, and PwC plans to overhaul its global consul…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
OpenAI investors question its valuation
A key UK government official says Britain’s leaders have shown a “corrosive complacency” towards defence, OpenAI’s $852bn valuation is under increasi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Hungary ousts longtime prime minister Viktor Orbán
Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán concedes, US President Donald Trump says America will launch a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after pea…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
US-Iran war boosts used electric vehicle sales
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, sales of used electric vehicles are surging in the US, and the International Monetary …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The oil market navigates a shaky ceasefire
The Middle East ceasefire is strained, the FT’s Jamie Smyth explains how the uncertainty is hitting oil markets and Pakistan has become a mediator be…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump said he would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” subject to Iran reopening the Strait of Ho…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
China lends Cuba a helping hand
The US and Iran rejected each other’s peace proposals, EU officials are urging governments to avoid excessive support to offset surging energy prices…
6 months, 4 weeks ago