Industry doubts Trump plan to insure Gulf oil tankers as Iran war halts transit

US lacks firepower to provide $350bn in coverage needed to revive Strait of Hormuz transits, JPMorgan says

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Greg Abel starts Berkshire’s first share buyback of post-Buffett era

CEO’s move comes with company’s holdings of cash and short-term Treasury bills at a record $373bn

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Saba Capital offers steep discount for Starwood real estate shares

Hedge fund seeks stake in fund that sharply limited investor redemptions in 2024 at 20% haircut

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

NYSE owner invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25bn valuation

Deal is latest sign of growing ties between Wall Street and digital assets industry

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Revolut applies for US banking licence in push to crack American market

London-based fintech says move influenced by Trump administration’s willingness to permit new players

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

UK police search journalist’s home in China spy probe

Labour suspends Joani Reid, the MP whose husband David Taylor has been arrested in the counterterrorism probe

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Iran crisis shines spotlight on ‘threadbare’ Royal Navy

Delay in deploying HMS Dragon to Cyprus has triggered criticism of UK’s defence capability

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Trump fires controversial homeland security secretary Noem

DHS leader was seen as responsible for the administration’s heavy-handed immigration crackdown

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

US oil hits highest price since 2024 as Middle East war escalates

Azerbaijan says it was struck by Iranian drone on sixth day of conflict

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Trump fires controversial homeland security secretary Noem

DHS leader was seen as responsible for the administration’s heavy-handed immigration crackdown

Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026