G7 agrees emergency oil release as Iran war drives energy fears
G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves over four months as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and increases market volatility. The move is inte…
A Fractured World, and No Easy Off-Ramp
War, trade, AI, and climate shocks converged on a week that exposed the limits of global coordination.
A World of Friction, No Easy Off-Ramp
War, elections, markets, AI, and energy all moved at once — and none moved cleanly.
Congress Should Stop Treating AI Safety as Optional
Washington’s stalled AI debate shows why enforceable safeguards—not voluntary promises or blanket bans—are urgently needed.
A Cooling U.S. Jobs Market Tests the Soft-Landing Story
September’s weak hiring, rising unemployment and stubborn inflation are narrowing the Federal Reserve’s room to maneuver.
The World Needs Guardrails, Not More Escalation
As conflicts spread and energy markets tighten, governments should rebuild the diplomatic habits that make crises less dangerous.
The Global Economy’s New Shock Absorbers
AI investment is cushioning an energy shock, but the resilience of growth masks widening risks for poorer economies.
