the iran war is a reminder that geography still matters more than digital tech. physical facts — borders, oil fields, straits — are shaping events, not apps or algorithms. the conflict is a concrete example of how the real world can override the virtual one, with tangible consequences for supply chains and energy prices.
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oil started the week higher on a disputed claim of an iranian strike on a u.s. navy ship in the strait of hormuz. the report, which hasn't been confirmed by u.s. officials, added fresh volatility to crude markets. the strait of hormuz is a key chokepoint
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kevin warsh, trump's pick to lead the fed, is drawing confusion from six former fed officials over his views on fed independence. the sticking point: he draws a line between monetary policy — which he says should be "strictly independent" — and "non-monetary matters" like international
the weight-loss and diabetes drug boom is creating a bubble risk for pharma, according to a deloitte report out monday. r&d returns for the top 20 pharma companies hit 7% for a third straight year, driven almost entirely by glp-1 drugs like wegovy and zepbound. strip those out
