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Vietnam LNG Project Pivots to Renewables Amid Price Surge
SocialMar 31, 2026

Vietnam LNG Project Pivots to Renewables Amid Price Surge

LNG DEMAND DESTRUCTION ALERT 🇻🇳🚨 A proposed Vietnam LNG power project is asking the government to switch to a renewables+battery plant, citing surging fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict Vietnam was expected to be a high-growth LNG importer https://t.co/ac6gBNmCDr

By Stephen Stapczynski
Human‑AI Partnership Redefines 2026 Talent Acquisition
SocialMar 31, 2026

Human‑AI Partnership Redefines 2026 Talent Acquisition

Full Report: #TalentAcquisition Trends 2026 – Human-#AI Power Couple @Korn_Ferry https://t.co/Ar15QB2FYr #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR

By Dave Millner
Iran Sets Hormuz Toll, Bans US, Israeli Vessels
SocialMar 31, 2026

Iran Sets Hormuz Toll, Bans US, Israeli Vessels

Iran’s parliament approved a formal toll and access regime for the Strait of Hormuz but bars vessels linked to the US, Israel and countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran from passage. https://t.co/c28zaLYYtE

By Cathy Morrow Roberson
Eurozone Inflation Surprise: Core Goods and Services Fall
SocialMar 31, 2026

Eurozone Inflation Surprise: Core Goods and Services Fall

🇪🇺 Euro area HICP flash estimate came in below expectations, with both core goods (-23bp) and services inflation (-13bp) down in March. Early days, focus will be any signs of second-round effects, etc etc. https://t.co/AaktjkVaKZ

By Frederik Ducrozet
Nikkei Slides 13% in a Month, Signaling Slowdown
SocialMar 31, 2026

Nikkei Slides 13% in a Month, Signaling Slowdown

JAPAN: nice job getting out of this market with the Nikkei down -13.2% in the last month = #Quad3 Slowing https://t.co/ckYlpWSopM

By Keith McCullough
FPIs Smash Record with ₹111,000 Cr March Sell
SocialMar 31, 2026

FPIs Smash Record with ₹111,000 Cr March Sell

FPIs sell a record 111,000 cr. in March 2026. That's the highest ever in a single month, eclipsing the Oct 2024 94,000 cr. or so then. https://t.co/FOfZQAttkq

By Deepak Shenoy
March Market Turmoil: Dollar Rises,
SocialMar 31, 2026

March Market Turmoil: Dollar Rises,

In March: - US dollar set for best month since 2024, bond yields poised for largest monthly rise since 2024 - S&P poised for biggest monthly drop since 2022 -Brent crude set for its biggest ever monthly gain - Average US gas prices are...

By Lisa Abramowicz
Istat Naps When Data Matters Most
SocialMar 31, 2026

Istat Naps When Data Matters Most

Istat falling asleep at the wheel at the one time in the year when their data actually matter ...

By Claus Vistesen
ERP Failures Stem From Ignored People, Not Technology
SocialMar 31, 2026

ERP Failures Stem From Ignored People, Not Technology

Most ERP failures aren't about the tech—they're about the people. Resistance to change often stems from poor explanations, irrelevant training, and ignored concerns, not a refusal to adapt. The real issue? Neglecting the human side of implementation. #ERP #ChangeManagement https://t.co/9wfDQaDpr8

By Eric Kimberling
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fell 0.6% in February
SocialMar 31, 2026

German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fell 0.6% in February

Expectedly @Hedgeye > German retail sales declined unexpectedly in Feb, dropping 0.6% in real terms compared to Jan, according to preliminary data from Destatis

By Keith McCullough
Kandou AI Raises $225M to Speed Chip Data Transfer
SocialMar 31, 2026

Kandou AI Raises $225M to Speed Chip Data Transfer

Kandou AI raised $225M to solve one problem: data moving too slow between chips. Not the model. Not the GPU. The wire. The 448G barrier. Your cluster idles while data waits. Most AI teams haven't hit it yet. They will. https://t.co/eet96ho75l

By Yves Mulkers
HFG Shifts to Meat, Cuts Debt, Holds Dividend
SocialMar 31, 2026

HFG Shifts to Meat, Cuts Debt, Holds Dividend

#HFG looks as expected. Debt down a bit which is good. Focus on meat now. Committed to progressive Dividend policy. Looks like seafood/veg might get sold off.

By WheelieDealer
KZR Acquisition Offers Modest 12% Premium, CVR Overvalued
SocialMar 31, 2026

KZR Acquisition Offers Modest 12% Premium, CVR Overvalued

$KZR gets bought out at $6.955/share in cash + CVR. As noted, at $6.20/share, the upside was limited, so a ~12% premium to that level + CVR is a better outcome for shareholders than I expected. As to the CVR play, it...

By Dalius – Special Sits
Private Equity Targets Japan’s Fast‑food Boom
SocialMar 31, 2026

Private Equity Targets Japan’s Fast‑food Boom

In the land of 🍣🍜🍱 , private equity wants...🍔🍟🍗?! My latest for Businessweek on why major private equity players are investing in fast food operators in Japan https://t.co/stlmwP77Sb

By Lisa Du
German Retail Sales Slip Again, VAT Debate Misplaced
SocialMar 31, 2026

German Retail Sales Slip Again, VAT Debate Misplaced

Good Morning from Germany, where retail sales unexpectedly fell in February. Sales dropped 0.6% MoM, while analysts surveyed by Bloomberg had expected a 0.3% increase. This marks the 2nd consecutive monthly decline. Notably, the weakness came even before the outbreak of...

By Holger Zschaepitz
PETS Stable, Energy Hedged; Shift to 50% Dividend, Rest Buy
SocialMar 31, 2026

PETS Stable, Energy Hedged; Shift to 50% Dividend, Rest Buy

#PETS "in line" and energy costs mostly hedged. Changing shareholder return policy to 50% Dividend and the rest as Buybacks. That's perhaps a reasonable idea when shares beat up.

By WheelieDealer
Supply Boost Beats Demand Subsidies in German Price Control
SocialMar 31, 2026

Supply Boost Beats Demand Subsidies in German Price Control

In a shocking turn of events, German economists discover that govt policy of increasing supply more effective than subsidizing demand at controlling prices.

By Michael Green
Founders Need Systems, Not More Content Ideas
SocialMar 31, 2026

Founders Need Systems, Not More Content Ideas

For the last couple of months, I’ve been rethinking something important: I don’t think most founders have a content problem. I think they have a systems problem. They don’t need more random ideas. They need better ways to turn signals into decisions, and decisions...

By Andy Marushko
Big Funding Elevates Established InsurTech Startups to Leadership
SocialMar 31, 2026

Big Funding Elevates Established InsurTech Startups to Leadership

InsurTech leaders are emerging ! → https://t.co/Mi6qREt2U8 This reflects the largest rounds announced recently, which happened to come from startups on the market for a while. https://t.co/WSCHzLUKG4

By Florian Graillot
Zimbabwe's Central Bank Halts M2 Data Since 2025
SocialMar 31, 2026

Zimbabwe's Central Bank Halts M2 Data Since 2025

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe hasn't officially released M2 Money Supply data since December 2025. ZIM = A MASTERCLASS IN POOR ECONOMIC DATA. https://t.co/19E41X3pxN

By Steve Hanke
Eurozone Inflation Surprise up; Core Falls, Italy Softens
SocialMar 31, 2026

Eurozone Inflation Surprise up; Core Falls, Italy Softens

Advance HICP data tracking a slight upside surprise in the EZ headline today, but the core likely fell, and the Italian number should be soft as the wild jump in services inflation in February, Winter Olympics, reverse.

By Claus Vistesen
Helium Shortage Threatens AI Chip Production Amid Conflict
SocialMar 31, 2026

Helium Shortage Threatens AI Chip Production Amid Conflict

The AI boom is running into an unexpected constraint. The Iran conflict is disrupting helium supply from Qatar, a key input in semiconductor manufacturing for AI systems. As availability tightens, costs rise and production becomes more fragile. It is a reminder that...

By Spiros Margaris
Mentorship, Community, Learning, Representation: Keys to MedTech Success
SocialMar 31, 2026

Mentorship, Community, Learning, Representation: Keys to MedTech Success

5 things Women's Month reminded me about building a career in MedTech: 1. Mentorship changes everything 2. Community is your competitive advantage 3. Continuous learning isn't optional 4. Representation matters 5. Self-belief is the foundation Which one hits home for you?

By "Girl in Medtech"
Senegal's Anti-Corruption Promise Shattered by Hidden €650M Debt
SocialMar 31, 2026

Senegal's Anti-Corruption Promise Shattered by Hidden €650M Debt

Following its 2025 hidden-debt scandal, Senegal tapped €650M in undisclosed borrowing to finance itself. Typical. In 2024, Senegalese Pres. Bassirou Faye ran on an anti-corruption platform. https://t.co/RynjocejJG

By Steve Hanke
Open‑Source Kubernetes Contributions Earn Global Talent Visas
SocialMar 31, 2026

Open‑Source Kubernetes Contributions Earn Global Talent Visas

For those of our intakes who are seeking to get the global talent visa we have been able to merge them into joining the kubernetes open source community where they get to contribute and fix issues on the kubernetes platform...

By Aduraleke Akintade
Three Hidden Deal Factors Could Derail Sunway Before Deadline
SocialMar 31, 2026

Three Hidden Deal Factors Could Derail Sunway Before Deadline

Everyone is watching whether Sunway extends the April 6 closing date. That is the wrong thing to watch. There are three things sitting quietly in this deal that nobody is talking about — and one of them could end the entire conversation...

By David Chuah
Singapore Braces for Higher Power Bills Amid LNG Shortage
SocialMar 31, 2026

Singapore Braces for Higher Power Bills Amid LNG Shortage

Singapore warns of higher power bills for months due to the Middle East conflict 🇸🇬📈 The country was getting half of its LNG from Qatar (which is now shut) "Everyone can play a part by using more energy-efficient appliances and conserving...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Break Out of Echo Chambers to Grow Digital Reach
SocialMar 31, 2026

Break Out of Echo Chambers to Grow Digital Reach

Escaping the Echo Chamber: A Whiteboard Guide to Expanding Your Digital Territory https://t.co/83JZyxQupB via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Marketing #MarketingSuccess #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews

By Tim Hughes
Scaling Speed and Trust in AI-Driven Systems
SocialMar 31, 2026

Scaling Speed and Trust in AI-Driven Systems

How do we build systems where speed and trust can scale together? I explored this with @MichaelLeland, field CTO of #island at RSA and it’s the challenge of the AI era. AI is now an actor. Fast, boundaryless, and creating risks most...

By Helen Yu
Managed Money's Oil Options Net Long 50× Average
SocialMar 31, 2026

Managed Money's Oil Options Net Long 50× Average

Goldman Sachs on the oil options market: “… The rally has spread beyond the spot crude market, with net long options managed money positioning 50 times higher than its 10-year average as investors bought options with strikes as high as $450...

By Javier Blas
Trump Tariffs Cause UK Food Exports to US Slump
SocialMar 31, 2026

Trump Tariffs Cause UK Food Exports to US Slump

UK food exports to US slumped after Trump imposed trade tariffs https://t.co/vsOWUTylXc via @DeutschJill https://t.co/aPoz8tsV0L

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Tech Obsolescence Accelerates; ERP Futures Remain Uncertain
SocialMar 31, 2026

Tech Obsolescence Accelerates; ERP Futures Remain Uncertain

Technology implemented today is obsolete faster than ever due to AI and rapid development speeds. Predicting the future of ERP and digital transformation in 5-10 years is nearly impossible, even for those working in the field. #TechTrends #FutureOfWork https://t.co/giQSZDdYia

By Eric Kimberling
India Refuses to Play Go‑Between in US‑Israel‑Iran Conflict
SocialMar 31, 2026

India Refuses to Play Go‑Between in US‑Israel‑Iran Conflict

#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India's minister of external affairs, S. Jaishankar says India will not be a “go-between country like Pakistan" in the US-Israeli war on Iran. S. JAISHANKAR = A WISE MAN. https://t.co/JFnuxXvlKV

By Steve Hanke
Mixed Inflation Trends Worldwide; India Trims Deficit, Growth Accelerates
SocialMar 31, 2026

Mixed Inflation Trends Worldwide; India Trims Deficit, Growth Accelerates

🌍 Global News Update: ⦿ US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.32% for second session, as Powell noted long-term inflation expectations appear in check. ⦿ RBA minutes: Oil near USD 100/barrel could raise headline CPI to 5% in June quarter, with inflation...

By Rohit Srivastava
Asia's Coal Prices Surge as Gas Supply Tightens
SocialMar 31, 2026

Asia's Coal Prices Surge as Gas Supply Tightens

Asia's coal benchmark is at a 17-month high as Middle East conflict chokes gas supplies 🪨⚠️ Australian Newcastle coal futures for April hit $144.25/ton on Monday (the March contract expired Friday at $135.60) Asian countries are expanding use of coal to cut...

By Stephen Stapczynski
UK's Rigid Economy Risks Worse War Outcome
SocialMar 31, 2026

UK's Rigid Economy Risks Worse War Outcome

A lack of economic flexibility dooms the UK to a worse war outcome than its European neighbors, argues @marcusashworth https://t.co/7dZ4ZHPU9h via @opinion https://t.co/Eke35KTZuW

By Zöe Schneeweiss
Yield and Oil Moves Signal Shift to Growth Fears
SocialMar 31, 2026

Yield and Oil Moves Signal Shift to Growth Fears

Are we moving from inflation fears to growth fears now ? I don't think so just yet , but well , that's a big possibility. If yields come under pressure with elevated oil prices , it will be your signal that markets...

By tradeloq
Russia and Saudi Dominate Bab El‑Mandeb Oil Flows to Asia
SocialMar 31, 2026

Russia and Saudi Dominate Bab El‑Mandeb Oil Flows to Asia

Goldman on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Russia accounts for 44% of oil exports via the Strait and Saudi Arabia for 42%, with nearly 90% of total flows going to Asia. https://t.co/Y8kpvJJoaC

By Guy Faulconbridge
From Pizza Delivery to £646M: Skill Compounding Wins
SocialMar 31, 2026

From Pizza Delivery to £646M: Skill Compounding Wins

Ben Francis started Gymshark at 19 while delivering pizzas and sewing vests in his parents’ garage. He first ran a dropshipping site for supplements, learned fast, then built his own apparel brand. He sent free gear to fitness creators, built a community,...

By Ask Dr. Brown
India Shifts Fertilizer Imports to Russia, Undermining Sanctions
SocialMar 31, 2026

India Shifts Fertilizer Imports to Russia, Undermining Sanctions

#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: India is one of the largest importers of fertilizers sourced in the Gulf. Now, India has pivoted towards Russia. It is locking in long-term deals, to cut its reliance from the Gulf. IT’S A SIGN THAT THE ILL-CONCEIVED SANCTIONS REGIME IS STARTING...

By Steve Hanke
Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz
SocialMar 31, 2026

Nine India‑bound Energy Ships Stuck at Hormuz

🇮🇳India: 9 India-bound energy vessels — carrying crude oil, LNG, and LPG — remain stranded at or near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit https://t.co/IzlRQxYqGH

By Anas Alhajji
AI-Native Firms Reshape India‑US Startup Corridor
SocialMar 31, 2026

AI-Native Firms Reshape India‑US Startup Corridor

From the 2020 @HarvardHBS case study on @LogiNext to now: Great to be back to speak at Harvard Entrepreneurship Summit Discussed the rise of AI-native enterprises, structural shifts beyond chatbot-like AI, and scaling the 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 corridor with @srikrishmang, @anshu @amruthajalihal https://t.co/8nwPw9T5vN

By Dhruvil Sanghvi
China PMIs Remain Resilient, Non‑Manufacturing Returns to Growth
SocialMar 31, 2026

China PMIs Remain Resilient, Non‑Manufacturing Returns to Growth

China PMIs Signal Resilience as Mideast War Raises Uncertainty—Nonmanufacturing PMI, which covers both service and construction activity, also bounced back to growth territory https://t.co/JJM08eJIFF https://t.co/JJM08eJIFF

By Jonathan Cheng
Central Banks, Not Treasuries, Curb Debt Monetization
SocialMar 31, 2026

Central Banks, Not Treasuries, Curb Debt Monetization

Indeed no Treasury has ever said "stop monetizing debt, that's inflationary." It is the independent central bank's job to push back on debt monetization.

By John H. Cochrane
China’s Demand Has Stalled, Not Driven Global Growth
SocialMar 31, 2026

China’s Demand Has Stalled, Not Driven Global Growth

I am a big fan of Chartbook and the collected works of Tooze -- but there is no way to look at China over the last 6 years and conclude that it has been a source of demand for the...

By Brad Setser
Coupon Supply vs GDP Reveals Misleading Percentage Metrics
SocialMar 31, 2026

Coupon Supply vs GDP Reveals Misleading Percentage Metrics

not a big fan of doing percentage shares of the outstanding when the outstanding is way up -- here is a chart of coupon supply as a stock normalized v GDP 1/2 https://t.co/yTbJuALpQ8

By Brad Setser
Japanese Cross‑shareholdings Shield Incumbents, Hurt Shareholders
SocialMar 31, 2026

Japanese Cross‑shareholdings Shield Incumbents, Hurt Shareholders

Shareholders are supreme under Japanese corporate law, but shareholders' economic interests are not. What is the distinction? Japan is (in)famous for its webs of cross-shareholdings. Suppliers, customers, financial institutions own shares in each other, and always support incumbent management with their...

By Jamie Halse
Feb YoY Trade Data Skewed by Last Year's Weakness
SocialMar 31, 2026

Feb YoY Trade Data Skewed by Last Year's Weakness

It is always difficult to sort signal from noise in the Chinese data/ trade data, & all the more so in q1. Right now all the February y/y comparisons are distorted by a weak February last year and...

By Brad Setser
Scale Personalized B2B Engagement for Better Sales
SocialMar 31, 2026

Scale Personalized B2B Engagement for Better Sales

Personalized B2B Customer Engagement at Scale by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/89z2OuNeZD @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #RevOps #Leadership #Marketing #MarketingStrategy https://t.co/N9p7KIRZ8r

By Tim Hughes