Matthew’s view A succession of firms have stepped forward in recent days to say they remain committed to investing in the Gulf. That’s despite a war that seems to lack a clear strategy or endgame, and that is wreaking havoc across the Gulf. Which begs the question: Is Wall Street ...
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Are tiny homes the cure for America’s housing woes?Are tiny homes the cure for America’s housing woes?
The News Tiny homes, prefabricated and dropped into backyards across America, could solve two great shortages in the US economy: Housing and cash-generating investments. The CEO of Samara, which spun off in 2022 from Airbnb and makes apartment-sized housing units, from 420 to 950 square feet, that fit in people’s ...
US, Iran expand targets to water infrastructureUS, Iran expand targets to water infrastructure
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran’s water infrastructure while Tehran struck a Kuwaiti desalination plant and fully laden oil tanker off the Arab nation’s coast, further expanding the war beyond military targets. Gulf nations are highly reliant on desalination for fresh water, and damage to the region’s hundreds of plants ...
West eyes East Asia allies to buffer from ChinaWest eyes East Asia allies to buffer from China
Western politicians sought to shore up ties in East Asia in the face of Chinese threats. French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tokyo for a state visit where he is expected to seek Japan’s support for correcting “global economic imbalances” that benefit China in particular, a key issue ahead of ...
Inflation fears mount in EuropeInflation fears mount in Europe
The Iran war raised inflation fears, with Europe at particular risk. Eurozone inflation hit 2.5% in March, the highest since January 2025; Germany’s rate also accelerated this month to its highest level in over a year, Spain reported rapid price increases, and the International Monetary Fund said Britain was “especially ...
Germany to send Syrian migrants homeGermany to send Syrian migrants home
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said 80% of the more than one million Syrians living in his country should return home, marking Berlin’s latest anti-immigration move as it seeks to ward off the rise of the far right. The decision was welcomed by Syria’s president on a visit to Germany, arguing ...
Benefit Street Partners looks for Gulf private credit dealsBenefit Street Partners looks for Gulf private credit deals
The Scoop Benefit Street Partners, the $92 billion private credit manager owned by Franklin Templeton, is looking to expand into the Gulf region despite the outbreak of war with Iran a month ago. The firm is considering entering the region through a partnership with a local bank or fund, or ...
Bonds rise as traders fear war will trigger economic slowdownBonds rise as traders fear war will trigger economic slowdown
Government bonds in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan rose Monday as concerns ballooned about an economic slowdown driven by the war in the Middle East. US Treasury yields had risen in the last month on bets the war would fan inflation; that thinking has morphed into fears of a ...
China set to resume US energy purchasesChina set to resume US energy purchases
China appears to be restarting its purchases of US oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts shipments from the Middle East. Beijing stopped buying American crude and LNG last year after US President Donald Trump’s tariff salvo triggered a trade war. But Kpler data showed nearly 600,000 barrels of ...
Air Canada CEO quits after language rowAir Canada CEO quits after language row
Air Canada’s CEO will step down this year following criticism over his English-only condolence message in response to a deadly collision in New York last week. Michael Rousseau faced backlash for not issuing a statement in French: The country’s largest airline is based in French-speaking Quebec, and one of the ...