Oil surged as much as 25% in early trading amid fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. G-7 nations are now considering releasing strategic reserves to stabilize markets.

A recent discussion during the Ethics Roundtable explored one of the most difficult dilemmas leaders can face.

In an era defined by overlapping conflicts, energy chokepoint threats, cyber warfare, and nuclear rhetoric, measuring systemic risk requires structure—not speculation.

The Singularity is the theory that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence and begin improving itself. Here’s what that means — and why entrepreneurs should pay attention now.

Nouriel Roubini now projects U.S. potential growth could reach 4% this decade. If correct, this structural shift changes capital, labor, and competitive dynamics for small businesses.

Small business leaders can no longer afford to react to economic change — they must anticipate it. WBN Future Watch™ tracks the global trends, AI disruptions, inflation signals, and market forces shaping the next phase of opportunity for growth-minded entrepreneurs.

Today’s progress? It may not be a straight line; it’s more of a strategic detour with a coffee stop and a clipboard. The Moon slips into practical Capricorn, and suddenly we’re all auditing our time like it’s a questionable expense report. Priorities tighten....

From the banks of the Danube, geopolitics feels less like policy and more like performance. A personal letter from Budapest as Hungary moves toward the 2026 election — pragmatic, polarised, and persistently independent.