Economic news
Iran could escalate attacks on the Gulf’s energy sector
Analysts warn Tehran’s ability to prolong disruption to oil and gas flows ‘still has a way to go’
Trump has broken it. Now he owns it
Continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the movement of gas and fertilisers as well as oil
Banks prepare to offload $18bn in debt tied to EA take-private deal
Blockbuster junk bond and loan offering will test investor appetite at a time of heightened nerves over AI disruptions
Private credit’s game of footsie is getting riskier
Stronger guardrails are needed before these funds seep into the $9tn US retirement market
Trading 212 wins approval for personal pensions years after first promising them
Regulator’s nod will also allow platform to offer cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes in pensions