Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
My word of the year, deja vu – Heather du Plessis-Allan
“They haven’t done that yet. They still employ 14,000 more public servants than John Key’s government did. They’ve…
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Silver gains over 120% in 2025, outperforming gold’s 64% riseInvestment demand, supply deficit, and AI industry drive silver…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushbackProposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing machinesFirst-of-its-kind…
China to limit access to Nvidia’s H200 chips despite Trump export approval, FT reports
Dec 9 (Reuters) – Beijing is set to limit access to Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips despite U.S. President…
Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal
KINSHASA, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that Rwanda is violating its commitments…
German foreign minister in China urges end to supply chain uncertainty
Item 1 of 3 German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives for a press conference in Beijing, China December…
Man dies after being trapped under machinery at Fosterville gold mine
A man has died at an underground gold mine in regional Victoria after becoming trapped under machinery. Police…
Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
Item 1 of 2 Old landmines that Thailand says were detonated and recovered near the disputed border between…
Bitcoin drops as bearish sentiment grows
Bitcoin’s correlation with stock market affects risk sentimentCrypto-negative factors add pressure on bitcoin, says JefferiesRecord outflows from US…
Hong Kong inferno puts spotlight on risky bamboo scaffolding
Item 1 of 5 Firefighters work as efforts are underway to extinguish flames engulfing bamboo scaffolding across multiple…