BUSINESSAsia markets trade mixed as investors weigh Trump’s ceasefire warningAsia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weighed fresh doubts over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.CNBC·May 12, 2026
BUSINESSWhy joining the family business was James Reed’s hardest decision — and why it paid offJames Reed reflects on the decision that defined his career — taking the risk of joining the family business. The Reed CEO discusses failure, purpose and why standing still is the worst decision of all.CNBC·May 12, 2026
BUSINESSSyria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economySyria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy.Al Jazeera·May 12, 2026
BUSINESSInflation reading Tuesday expected to show prices at nearly a three-year highApril's consumer price index, a broad gauge of goods and services costs across the U.S. economy, is forecast to reach an annual rate of 3.7%.CNBC·May 11, 2026
BUSINESSTrump, congressional Republicans float suspending federal gas tax amid Iran warVoters are souring on Trump's economy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and high gas prices are only adding to consumer discontent.CNBC·May 11, 2026
BUSINESS‘Too early’ to talk IPO, Redwood Materials’ incoming CFO saysThe battery-recycling and energy-storage company has hired former Tesla finance chief Deepak Ahuja, reuniting him with former Tesla CTO JB Straubel.TechCrunch·May 11, 2026
BUSINESSVenmo’s biggest makeover in years comes at a very interesting timeThe timing is notable. PayPal, which owns Venmo, is restructuring to spin Venmo off as a stand-alone business unit — a move widely seen as laying the groundwork for a potential sale. Stripe has reportedly expressed interest in buying PayPal outright.TechCrunch·May 11, 2026
BUSINESSStock futures slide as investors monitor the latest Iran war negotiations: Live updatesThe three major indexes are coming off a winning weak.CNBC·May 11, 2026
BUSINESSSouth Korea's Kospi hits fresh record as Asia markets trade mixed amid oil surge, Iran risksInvestors headed into Monday on edge as Trump’s rejection of Iran’s ceasefire proposal fueled concerns about a prolonged Middle East conflict.CNBC·May 11, 2026
BUSINESSOil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal FizzleOil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.NY Times·May 10, 2026
BUSINESSRed Card or Black Card? The Conscription Lottery in Thailand.The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.NY Times·May 10, 2026
BUSINESSTehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?<p>US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop</p><p>If all goes to plan over the next few days – and that is a big if – Donald Trump will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a highly anticipated <a href="https://The Guardian·May 10, 2026
