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• Taiwanese functionarissen vrezen dat zelfs subtiele retorische wijzigingen van president Trump met betrekking tot het Taiwan-beleid de decennialang bestaande status quo in de Straat van Taiwan kunnen destabiliseren, nu Trump zich voorbereidt op een top met de Chinese president Xi Jinping op 14 en 15 mei in Peking. • Een functionaris van het Witte Huis bevestigde dat het Amerikaanse beleid ten opzichte van Taiwan ongewijzigd blijft, gebaseerd op de Taiwan Relations Act, drie gezamenlijke communiqué's tussen de VS en de Volksrepubliek China, en de Six Assurances aan Taiwan, waarbij geen wijzigingen zijn aangekondigd. • Chinese wetenschappers suggereren dat Peking druk zal uitoefenen op Trump om het verklarende beleid te verschuiven — waarbij wordt gestreefd naar expliciete oppositie tegen de onafhankelijkheid van Taiwan in plaats van de huidige formulering van "geen steun" — en zullen Amerikaanse voorafgaande onderhandelingen over wapenverkopen nastreven, beide grote afwijkingen van het vastgestelde beleid.

• Ocean Network Express (ONE) boekte een winst van 55 miljoen dollar in het vierde kwartaal van FY2025 naarmate de vrachttarieven herstelden, hoewel de totale vrachtbewegingen gedurende het jaar traag bleven. • De containerrederij kreeg te maken met aanhoudende tegenwind door de zwakke vraag naar vracht in 2025, wat wijst op voortdurende uitdagingen in de wereldwijde vrachtmarkt. • Branchewaarnemers beschouwen de bescheiden winstgevendheid van ONE als een weerspiegeling van de bredere zwakte in de scheepvaartsector, waarbij het marktherstel afhankelijk is van verbeterde wereldwijde handelsvolumes.

• President Trump stated on Wednesday he is 'cautiously optimistic' about a potential U.S.-Iran deal following 'very good talks over the last 24 hours,' potentially involving Iran surrendering uranium, lifting U.S. sanctions, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. • Trump issued a one-week ultimatum on X, warning 'if they don't agree, the bombing starts' at a 'much higher level and intensity than before.' • Iran is reviewing the U.S. peace proposal, as reported in ongoing diplomatic efforts amid claims the U.S. has already won the war with Iran.

Ahead of Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros Discovery, Amanpour talks ‘ideological realignment of CBS’One of CNN’s most recognizable and influential voices, chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour, has voiced concerns about CBS News parent company Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of CNN parent company Warner Bros Discovery and what it might mean for the cable news network.Speaking at the Truth Tellers summit honoring the late English journalism pioneer, Sir Harry Evans, Amanpour said: “Clearly I’m concerned, and I’m not sure how much I’m allowed to say about a corporate thing that’s underway, but I am obviously, as a person, as a journalist with a record, concerned, and I’m concerned based on what’s happened to the other things that [Paramount Skydance chief executive, David Ellison, has] taken over already, like CBS News.” Amanpour noted how the network has done since it came under the control of Skydance last summer and nodded to reports about major changes coming to the Sunday show, 60 Minutes. Continue reading...

Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it’ll be Nick Visser with the main action.Consumer price data coming out today is expected to show the sharp shock that the US-Iran war has dealt to our economy (and our wallets). Continue reading...

• American Express acquired Hyper, an AI startup specializing in automating expense categorization, compliance, and reporting. • Hyper's agent-based technology supports multistep workflows with minimal human input, targeting corporate finance teams. • The deal bolsters AmEx's commercial services amid surging demand for AI in financial operations.

Pontiff’s comments are another sharp escalation in feud with Trump’s White House over the US-Israeli war on IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPope Leo XIV has said that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” who spend billions on war, in comments that will be seen as another sharp escalation in his almost week-long feud with the White House over the US-Israeli war on Iran.The first American-born pontiff did not mention Donald Trump by name, but used his speech in Cameroon on Thursday to denounce world leaders that invoke religion to justify violence against other nations. Continue reading...

• Express Scripts added CARDAMYST (etripamil) nasal spray to its commercial national formularies effective March 27, 2026, expanding access for commercially insured patients. • The FDA-approved self-administered spray converts acute paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) episodes to sinus rhythm in adults. • This coverage decision makes the first-in-class treatment broadly affordable across the U.S., improving cardiovascular care options.

Carlson in video claims the CIA is preparing a ‘crime report’ against him and alleges US agencies have read his textsTucker Carlson, the conservative US political commentator, has publicly expressed fear that he may be facing criminal charges for “acting as an agent of a foreign power” by communicating with people in Iran.The former CNN and Fox News host, who has established an alternative media career as online talking head and interviewer, claimed in a video posted on X that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was preparing “a crime report” for the Trump administration’s justice department. Continue reading...

American Express stock pulled back to levels offering strong upside potential on March 13, 2026, prompting portfolio managers to track for additional purchases. The credit card giant benefits from premium products like the refreshed Platinum card driving earnings growth amid consumer spending resilience. Shares present a favorable entry as broader financials face pressure from rising yields and oil shocks. Analysts maintain a buy rating targeting significant appreciation from current levels around recent lows.

American Express stock has pulled back to attractive levels around recent lows on March 13, 2026, prompting portfolio managers to monitor for additional purchases with a revisit to buy rating. The company's premium Platinum card refresh is expected to drive higher earnings through increased spending among high-net-worth clients. Amid market volatility, AmEx's positioning in consumer finance offers upside potential as economic indicators stabilize. Investors anticipate a rebound if consumer spending data supports premium services growth.

American Express stock retreated on March 13, 2026, prompting portfolio managers to track it closely for additional purchases amid a favorable risk-reward setup. The pullback follows premium card refreshes like Platinum, expected to boost earnings through higher spending. Managers highlight AmEx's positioning for revenue growth in a high-price consumer segment despite market volatility. A revisit to buy rating is anticipated if shares dip further.