Oil market, long numb to war risk, confronts weekend of worry
The past two years of escalating tensions in the Middle East have taught oil traders to be sanguine about the risk of disruption to oil supplies. The barrage of headlines has revived…
Tag
Risk
Trump said Nippon-US Steel deal has resolvable national security risk
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Friday (Jun 13) that concerns over national security risks posed by Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel can be resolved if the companies…
US: Stocks fall as investors pare risk on Middle East clash
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower Friday (Jun 13) as Iran launched counterstrikes in response to an Israeli siege, leaving most non-petroleum equities lower. While oil…
US: Wall St opens lower as Israel-Iran conflict hits risk appetite
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Friday (Jun 13) after Israel’s deadly strike on Iranian nuclear facilities inflamed tensions in the oil-rich Middle East and battered…
Midea Recalls AC Units Over Mold Risk, Leaving Customers Frustrated
Last Thursday, Clare Conroy turned on her window air-conditioner for its inaugural run of the season. A few hours later, she learned that her appliance, a U-shaped Midea unit that has…
Tourism Sector Alert! World-First Footage Shows Antarctic Seafloor at Risk as Ship Anchors Destroy Unique Marine Ecosystem
A latest study, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science, revealed on Monday, June 9, that ship anchors are causing significant damage to the fragile Antarctic seafloor. This action…
Asia healthcare assets risk overvaluation as private investors scoop them up
As private equity (PE) investors pour money into Asian healthcare, some observers are concerned thatthis sector could soon overheat. Some recent deals this year include KKR’s US$400…
Want to lower your dementia risk? Start by stressing less
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults…
Indonesia antitrust agency finds risk of monopoly from TikTok’s Tokopedia takeover
The agency says it found rising market concentration and warned of possible post-acquisition price hikes due to increased dominance Indonesia’s antitrust agency on Wednesday (May…
The risk to the housing market if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorship ends
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support the mortgage industry by buying…
Fed officials expect tariffs to boost prices; White House downplays risk
Federal Reserve officials said on Tuesday (May 20) that higher prices are coming on the back of rising US import tariffs and counselled patience before making any interest rate decisions…
New Zealand central bank sees AI adoption posing risk to financial stability
The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence adoption in financial services presents a risk to financial stability, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand said in a report on Monday.…
John Fetterman Seems Like a Risk to Himself and Everyone Around Him
Senator John Fetterman isn’t in good shape—and could be a danger to himself and those around him. New York magazine reports that Fetterman, who suffered a stroke in 2022 one month before…
China’s Cosco warns US levies risk upsetting global shipping
The latest US proposal has been watered down from an earlier version, but keeps pressure on Chinese ship operators and shipbuilders China’s largest shipping line said on Monday…
Florence Pugh Says Marvel Didn’t Want Her to Jump Off the World’s Second Tallest Building Due to ‘Thunderbolts’ Insurance Risk; She Emailed Kevin Feige: ‘It’ll Do Wonders for the Press Tour’
Florence Pugh recently told Fandango that she incessantly emailed Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige about not using a stunt double for the filming of a “Thunderbolts*” scene in which…
Oil settles down US$2, posting weekly loss as Middle East risk premium fades
OIL prices settled down more than US$2 a barrel on Friday (Feb 21), posting a weekly decline as investors grappled with a fading Middle East risk premium alongside uncertainty about a…
Eating from plastic containers may increase risk of heart disease, study shows
You can find plastic containers storing food in just about every grocery store. But a new study makes a strong case for never eating out of a plastic container, especially those meant to…
Berry Buddies breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger recalled over serious allergen risk
Another food recall is underway: “Berry Buddies, berries & pancakes” breakfast snack packs sold at Kroger and Meijer supermarkets in 13 states have been recalled after it was discovered…
Trump keeps cutting election security jobs. Here’s what’s at risk
As the Trump administration continues to dismantle federal agencies, one that plays a critical role in U.S. infrastructure and election security faces an uncertain future. The…
Trader Joe’s issues another recall over foreign material risk, this time on its Organic Acai Bowls
On Friday, Trader Joe’s issued a recall on yet another product: its frozen Organic Acai Bowls. A recall notice was posted on the company’s website, explaining the recall was due to the…
Future of Insurtech: Shravan Joginipalli's Impact on Claims & Risk Assessment
Shravan Kumar Joginipalli is making a significant impact in insurance technology, driving innovation and digital transformation in an evolving industry. With a distinguished career in…
‘We run the risk of another Great Recession’: People should be outraged by Trump’s efforts to kill CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the Trump administration’s crosshairs. Employees at the CFPB, an agency designed to protect consumers from unfair financial practices,…
How the tiny microbes in your mouth could be putting your health at risk
“We’re working on trying to create functional replacement teeth,” Pamela Yelick of Tufts University, one of the researchers behind the work, told me. The idea is to develop an alternative…
Bank of Japan debated weak-yen risk, scope for more rate hikes at January meeting, summary shows
BANK of Japan (BOJ) policymakers discussed the likelihood of raising interest rates further with some warning of upside inflation risks and the damage a weak yen could inflict on the…