The unravelling of Mark Walter
The billionaire is selling sports stakes as he rushes to clean up the balance sheets of the insurance arms of the colossus that he built
JPMorgan eases approach on lending against shares to court AI’s new wealth
US bank shortened time horizon for SpaceX workers and investors to borrow against stock holdings and may do same for Anthropic
Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites
Long lines form in capital city as officials warn that war and inflation are triggering fuel shortages
China could rescue the oil market again — if it wanted to
People’s Republic has ample spare capacity
NatWest plots push into US market
UK bank last week secured regulatory approval for a new American office as part of expansion plans
US grain farmers pummelled as Iran war triggers surge in costs
Middle East conflict adds to strains in America’s heartland months ahead of midterm elections
Private equity growth funds attract record first-half inflows as sector rebounds
Recovery in fundraising being driven by AI boom and some valuations that remain below 2021 peak
The old asbestos town at the heart of the rare earths race
Brazil’s first facility for the minerals is a key component in US plans to break free from Chinese dominance
Big Indian corporations want a piece of the booming gold-backed loan business
Also in this newsletter, a JPMorgan Chase entity faces Sebi’s ire
Oura and Dunkin’ Get Ready to Join IPO Bonanza
Investors are sizing up the parade of new offerings expected in coming months.
AI Jitters and Geopolitical Threats Mark Start of Busy Week in Markets
Chip makers and other tech stocks weighed on major U.S. indexes.
Uncle Sam’s $40 Trillion Tab Is Living Rent-Free in Your Mortgage Payment
Plus, Asian tech companies stumble and Moderna’s second act.
How Trump’s Crypto Push Is Linked to Bessent’s Treasury Moves
Stablecoins could drive demand for Treasury bills.
Stock Market News, Aug. 24, 2026: Oil Maintains Declines After Bessent Outlines Plan to Squeeze Iran
Nasdaq falls as chip stocks start the week under pressure
