Macron Pushes French Nuclear Expansion to Safeguard EU
Macron is proposing that France expand its nuclear deterrent to help shield the entire European Union. This comes at a time when Europe is losing confidence in the United States' security guarantees. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/brXS2oYT9J https://t.co/YPp7v8IkmX
Deterrence Doctrine Outdated in Drone‑dominated Warfare
It’s not impotence; it was a military strategy and doctrine grounded in deterrence. It worked well for decades, but is now a million targets that cannot be protected in an active war in the drone era.
China Extends Ban, Halts BHP Iron Ore Purchases
China is expanding its ban on steel mills buying BHP iron ore again, adding another product to the blacklist. They've been negotiating for BHP for ~6 months now and there's no end in sight. This is the second ban in...
Uber Launches Global Robotaxi Platform for Street Deployment
Uber Technologies Launches Uber #Autonomous Solutions to Scale Global Robotaxi Services from Lab to Street by @IntEngineering #SelfDrivingCars #AutonomousVehicles #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #Automotive #Transport https://t.co/4uUQgbfSGz
Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Radars, Ammo Depots
Videos from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, SSO, and GUR’s Prymary unit of FP-2 and other UAS middle strikes on 64N6E, 48a6-K1 Podlet, Sopka-2, P-18 Terek, RSP-6 M2, and Kasta-2 radar; Geran ground relay; Tor-M2, S-300V, ammunition depots, and other targets....
Indonesia Poised to Lift Fuel Prices Amid Ongoing Conflict
If the conflict lasts, Indonesia will raise fuel prices, which is what it did by end 2022 as the subsidy rose by 30bn…
Ukraine Achieves China-Free Drone Production Milestone
NYT: Ukraine Reaches a Milestone: Making ‘China-Free’ Drones—The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult. https://t.co/1VEbDkSJyw
Middle East VLCC Indexes Hold, Atlantic Rates Plunge
Middle East VLCC indexes are still near peak but Atlantic rates are sinking ▶️Baltic Exchange’s Middle East Gulf indexes are down only 5%-7% vs wartime peak, while Atlantic basin indexes are down 35%-39% ▶️VLCC owner stocks reached multi-decade or all-time highs on...
US Initiates Trade Probe Targeting EU, China, India
US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India https://t.co/JsVy4bXFEc Announcement: https://t.co/UgsOQ97Tzp
Smart Hotels Blend General and Specialized Robots
Hospitality Reimagined: Smart Hotels Powered by Collaborative General-Purpose and Specialized #Robots via @ZappyZappy7 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation #Tech https://t.co/MQi0r9qqiE
IEA Warns War Could Cause Unprecedented Oil Disruption
The IEA says the war in turning into the biggest oil disruption in world history https://t.co/UJZqGyrhUP
PTC Lands ISRO Titanium Ingot Order, Expands VAR/PAM Capability
PTC secures an aerospace-grade titanium ingot order for ISRO and scales VAR and PAM capability. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/aerospace-grade-titanium-ingot-order.html
Malaysia Airlines Extends Doha Suspension Through March 2026
Malaysia Airlines has extended the temporary suspension of its Doha flights until 20 March 2026 due to continued security developments in the region. The route was initially suspended from 28 Feb due to airspace closures. The airline said it is...
UNSC Silence Explained: US Veto and Israel Influence
Why hasn't the UNSC condemned the US and Israel attacks on Iran? Oh silly me. The US is a permanent UNSC member with a veto. And Israel pulls its strings.
South Korea to Discipline Officials Over Delayed Crash Victim Recovery
South Korea to discipline officials over delays in recovering remains of Jeju Air crash victims https://t.co/uHfd61KpA9
10% Oil Spike Adds 0.
“Our rules of thumb are that a sustained 10% increase in oil prices boosts headline and core PCE inflation by 0.2pp and 0.04pp, respectively, while lowering GDP growth by around 0.1pp. The growth impact from a temporary price increase that...
Alamos Gold: Undervalued Mid‑Tier Leveraged Pick
. @AlamosGoldInc $AGI top pick ~1M oz by 2030, low-cost North America ops, falling AISC, net cash funding growth, undervalued vs peers. Best mid-tier leverage to gold.
Revolut Secures Full UK Banking License, Enables Loans
Revolut at last launches as an authorised UK bank - UKTN After five years of intense scrutiny, Revolut has officially exited the mobilisation phase and received its full UK banking license today. This allows Revolut to offer FSCS-protected deposits (up...
Smearing Judges Won’t Save Her Losing Cases
She is already smearing the judge… When she wins cases, it’s all good… but when she loses, she resorts to smearing judges…. Her arguments in the review are lame, she is guaranteed to lose AGAIN… and in addition to the...
Renewables Can Replace LNG Faster than EVs Replace Oil
What are the consequences for energy markets and the transition of a potential long disruption to the Strait of Hormuz? TLDR: It’s a *lot* easier to replace 20% of LNG (15% of natgas supply) with wind and solar than it...
UK Probes Student Loan Fairness, Asks Youth Input
How fair is our student loan repayment system? Today our @CommonsTreasury is launching an inquiry into this very topic - and we’d like to hear from young people in particular. Anyone over the age of 16 in the UK can...
Uber, Nissan, Wayve Launch Scalable Robotaxis in Tokyo
Big news from Tokyo 🇯🇵 @Uber and @NissanMotor and @wayve_ai have signed an agreement to deploy supervised robotaxis in Tokyo from late 2026, bringing the Nissan Leaf powered by the Wayve AI Driver to riders through Uber. This is what scalable autonomy...
Developers Can Still Apply to Expand Sierra
Private sector developers still have time to apply to the Salone Off-Grid Renewable Energy Acceleration (SOGREA) initiative & expand #minigrids in Sierra Leone. This is your opportunity to bring #cleanenergy to rural communities across #SierraLeone. https://t.co/L7hHvfJL6X https://t.co/gUvk2zDlt0
UK Home Sales Slump as War Dampens Sentiment
UK home sales seen taking short-term hit as war damps sentiment https://t.co/DjFewPxjw1 via @irinaanghel12 https://t.co/o4W4hjPEp3
Europe Repeats 2022 Energy Tactics Amid Fossil Dependence
Energy policy déjà vu in Europe. Oil reserve release. Gas price cap debate. State aid on the table. The toolkit looks like 2022 because fossil fuel dependence remains. Renewables and electrification reduce exposure. Crisis management does not. https://t.co/PhWMbn21b8
Know Credit Card Rate Caps: History Shapes Pros and Cons
There are pros and cons to credit card interest rate caps, but either way it is important to understand the history of the industry. https://t.co/GGEbpz5jBU
WeChat Cracks Down on Feminist, LGBTQ, Mental Health Accounts
“In what is becoming an annual event, a spate of bans on the eve of March 8 International Women’s Day has struck numerous WeChat public accounts focused on feminism, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights…and promoting mental health.” @CDT https://t.co/PUc2VIdUO1
AI Rebuilds Trust by Linking Evidence, Not Surveillance
AI could become one of the most powerful tools in the fight against financial crime, not by expanding surveillance, but by rebuilding integrity into digital systems. If AI can create stronger evidence chains that connect documents, actions and transactions, it can...
Iran Conflict Reveals Frailties in Global Airline Networks
Iran war exposes cracks for airlines that connect the world https://t.co/sfn8kfWms1 via @AirEVthingTRNSP @ad_leung @LeenAlRashdan https://t.co/FuTaVOqQi3
Radio DJs Once Recorded Bumpers on Sony Minidiscs
When I was an on-air radio DJ in the early 2010s, all of our bumper spots were recorded on Sony minidiscs. The technology of a forgotten future, and the sort of thing that's everywhere in Japan. https://t.co/3ITnIGzgW1
Goldman Predicts Brent Spikes to $98, Then Drops to $71
Goldman > Our commodity strategists now expect Brent to average $98 in March and April—up 40% from the 2025 average—before falling back to $71 by 2026Q4.
Xi Pushes Forced Ethnic Unity, Criminalizing Cultural Dissent
Xi Enforces His Demand for Ethnic Unity Across China—After crackdowns on Uyghurs, Tibetans, law threatens punishment for anyone who doesn’t embrace common language and culture @ByChunHan https://t.co/SSqyEwn7sh https://t.co/SSqyEwn7sh
Iran Endures Heavy Hits, Wins Through Resilience
US/Israel vs Iran War in a NUTSHELL Iran is definitely taking the blows, heavy blows…. But Iran is the winner by just resilience and fighting back… https://t.co/fuE7pL2ysb
Nintendo and TakeTwo Dominate MetaCritic's All-Time Best Games
Best games of all time according to MetaCritic: Nintendo and TakeTwo Interactive up there https://t.co/VjKL73Fvuf
California VCs Must Ask Personal Questions, Reporting Voluntary
All VCs in CA: “CA requires us to ask you these highly personal questions. Reporting this is *entirely voluntary* for you. Thank you for reading this note from us.”
MP Considers Texas Site for Second Magnet Plant
MP weighs Northlake, Texas, for a second magnet plant as it builds a 10X facility targeting 10,000 t/yr by 2028. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/mp-materials-second-magnet-plant-could.html
Iran Ramps up Energy Attacks as Oil Stays Sub‑$100
Overnight Iran reacted to the IEA's oil release intensifying its attacks on regional energy targets, including two small-sized fuel tankers in Iraq. Tehran knows oil is what could force President Trump to end the war early. Still, both Brent and...
AI Robotics Make Patients the New Point of Care
From skin checking applications and AI to remote care devices and robotics, the field is going through a paradigm shift making patients more and more the point of care. Smart algorithms will soon diagnose skin cancer, dermatologists consult patients online, and...
Leonardo Poised for Strong Growth; Buy on Pullback
Macro: Leonardo targets strong growth—orders €25bn, revenues €21bn, EBITA €2.03bn. Key: state backing, cash generation; Risk: execution, defence budget shifts. Trade: buy on pullback 📈. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Sony Trades at 13x EV/EBIT Before GTA 6 Launch
Sony at 13x EV/EBIT ahead of the GTA 6 release on 19 November 2026 https://t.co/FBeFJ5c7Bp
Strategic Reserve Release Too Slow to Offset Deficit
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but people should know: For the 400 million barrels of oil to be released from strategic reserves (announced today), the flow rate — the rate in which it can be released — is...
Swiss Lawmakers Threaten Bonus Ban for Bankers
Top Swiss bankers risk bonus ban as lawmakers weigh a crackdown https://t.co/JUIvESnfxa via @bbenrath https://t.co/5Whimos3nX
Accusing Omidyar of Disclosure Lies May Constitute Fraud
Lying on this disclosure would be financial fraud. Ur claiming Pierre Omidyar is lying on this disclosure so that he, a billionaire known for funding journalism projects, can secretly accept outside $ to fund a non-partisan investigative journalism fellowship w...
Join Final FDA Advisory Committee on Flu Shot Access
If you are curious about seeing what may be the last competent FDA advisory committee left standing in action as they contribute to determining access to flu shots next fall, join me, @jessicamalaty, & @SaveAmericaMvm at 12:30 pm ET on...
2025 Ticket Sales Reach Only 62% of 2019 Levels
We should remember that “tickets sold” is an estimate based these days on details coming from outside analytics companies that don’t have access to all the facts.
Perception, Not Power, Determines War’s Endgame
Let me tell you the secret difference between a Navy and merchant ship captain that goes beyond the obvious. It’s 1AM & I feel sick to my stomach over this war and can’t sleep. I’m at a shipowner conference & I had...
India Prioritizes LPG for Homes, Hospitals, Schools Over Restaurants
Government Prioritization: To protect households, the Indian government has prioritized LPG supply for domestic consumers, hospitals, and educational institutions, leaving commercial users (restaurants) in a lurch.
Support Voter ID with Funding, Oppose Political Rule Swings
I would be fine with voter ID is it was introduced with a 3 or 4 year window and a fully funded campaign to let everyone get their IDs, like Real ID. I am not ok with changing the rules...
Good Intentions Won’t Save Overwatch League’s Failure
Kaplan says the road to hell is paved with good intentions and that was Overwatch League
Generative AI Accelerates Smarter Analytics at HIMSS
Interaction #Analytics Topic #AI Delivers Faster, Smarter Analysis with #GenerativeAI. Visit Booth 4843 to see #AI-first #CX in action. @NICELtd #HIMSS26 #HIMSS2026 https://t.co/2Ji4nhmAmx