Global supply chains face disruption from Middle East tensions and commodity inflation, while tech giants reshape AI investments and new business models challenge traditional industries.

Middle East oil producers are ramping up alternative export routes amid concerns over Persian Gulf shipping safety, with Iraq projecting production will return to pre-war levels within one to two months as regional tensions persist.

Egg prices have plummeted due to oversupply of hens, but consumers aren't seeing full benefits at retail as producer contracts and higher distribution costs prevent price reductions from trickling down.

TikTok and the 'protein-maxxing' trend are driving a cottage cheese shortage that has left some consumers scrambling, highlighting how social media can create unexpected commodity crises.

Honda and Sony abandoned their joint Afeela electric vehicle project without selling a single car, underscoring the difficulty major automakers face in launching successful luxury EV subrands.

Amazon abandoned its $50 billion OpenAI documentary 'Artificial' despite its massive investment in the AI startup, allowing the production team to shop the project to other studios.

Nobel laureate John Jumper is leaving DeepMind to join rival AI firm Anthropic, signaling ongoing talent competition in the artificial intelligence sector.

Iran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, prompting US military to remain 'vigilant' in the critical shipping lane vital to global oil supplies.

US Vice President JD Vance confirmed he expects to travel to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran on Sunday to discuss implementation of their agreement to halt regional conflict.

A Fed governor addressed Bank of America clients during the Federal Reserve's 'quiet period,' raising questions about whether Trump-appointed officials are adhering to communication restrictions on monetary policy.

Survey data shows belief in the American Dream is fading, with fewer than half of Americans now believing everyone in the country can achieve their ideal, reflecting declining confidence in upward mobility.