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Briefing: Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump comments on Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end military hostilities against Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: Middle East war could lead to an outbreak of the brewing private credit crisis

Strategic angle: The fundamentals of the debt sector funded by non-bank lenders are weakening, as regulators have allowed this market to develop outside their line of sight.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: 'A succulent Chinese meal' - iconic Australian quote immortalised in national archive

Strategic angle: The theatrical monologue given by Jack Karlson as he was arrested in 1991 has been officially recognised as a "lasting piece of cultural folklore".

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion

Strategic angle: The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Science

Briefing: German firms trapped between US and China, study finds

Strategic angle: Germany's largest companies are deeply entangled with rival businesses in China and the US, according to new research.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Money

Briefing: China's factory activity returns to growth, expanding at its sharpest pace in a year

Strategic angle: China's official gauge for manufacturing activity pointed to a better-than-expected expansion in March, snapping two months of declines.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Money

Briefing: CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China's AI race enters a new phase

Strategic angle: A new frontier is shaping up for companies that want to make money with artificial intelligence.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Travel

Briefing: Here's How To Decipher The Different Grades Of Motor Oil

Strategic angle: If you're in the auto parts store wondering what all the codes mean on bottles, then you are not alone. Here's our handy guide to deciphering the digits.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Science

Briefing: Tropical geckos in Australia are more adaptable than we thought

Strategic angle: New research reveals the remarkable adaptability of tropical geckos in response to environmental changes.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

Politics

Briefing: Trump’s skyscraper presidential library looms over Miami in newly released images

Strategic angle: New images reveal the striking design of Trump's presidential library set to dominate the Miami skyline.

Editorial Staff Mar 31