The World’s Copper Squeeze Is Set to Intensify on AI and Defense Spending, S&P Says
(Bloomberg) — The race for artificial intelligence and surging defense spending are set to intensify a projected shortage…
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
Jan 8 (Reuters) – Growth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50%…
German leader says U.S. strategy shows the need for more European security independence
BERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s new national security strategy underscores the need for…
Japan’s Takaichi Eyes Stimulus Package to Jump-Start Growth Plan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to use her first stimulus package to jump-start the economy and initiate…
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Partner Warns Against Mixed-Message BOJ Hike
A Bank of Japan move to raise interest rates at a time when the government is calling on…
Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump’s new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say
Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of…
Euro-Zone Business Activity Unexpectedly Hits Highest Since 2024
Business activity in the euro area unexpectedly reached its highest level since May 2024 as outperformance by Germany…
German Business Activity Unexpectedly Surges the Most Since 2023
German private-sector activity unexpectedly jumped to its highest level since May 2023, putting Europe’s biggest economy on a…
Trump Signs Agreement on Critical Minerals With Australia
US President Donald Trump signed an agreement with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boost access to…
Fail fast, fight smarter: Silicon Valley’s startup mentality is rewiring the Pentagon
Long known for its massive scale and bureaucratic complexity, the Pentagon is slowly transforming itself into a more…
Italy Budget Draft Puts Deficit at EU’s 3% Limit Already in 2025
Italy’s budget deficit will match the European Union’s 3%-of-output ceiling already this year, according to people familiar with…