Commodities and Futures
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Tradium’s Hidden Treasure: Europe’s Largest Germanium Stockpile Revealed
Tradium is developing a strong presence in the rare-earth materials sector. It now has one…
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Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron Discuss Global Challenges at Beijing Summit
On December 4, 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping received French President Emmanuel Macron to Beijing.…
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China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports Experience Mixed Trends in October
Back in October, China’s rare-earth magnet exports had an unusual spike. Even as the country…
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Leaders Unite in Beijing to Mark World War II Anniversary
Just as we published our report, on September 3, 2023, defense intelligence leaders from North…
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China’s LNG Imports Decline Amid Economic Weakness and Trade Tensions
In 2025, China’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports crashed by over one-quarter. This drop was…
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China Faces Economic Challenges as Retail Sales Decline
We know that China’s economy is experiencing a lot of stormy weather. Recent official data…
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China’s LNG Imports Decline Sharply Amid Economic Weakness and Trade Friction
By 2025 China experienced one of the steepest declines of any country in its liquefied…
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China’s Economic Challenges Prompt Urgent Measures for Stabilization
China’s leadership is taking all the right and decisive actions to address the economic slowdown.…
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North Korea, Russia, and China Forge New Alliances
We’ve seen North Korea’s leader tighten relations this year with two of the major world…
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China’s Retail Sales Hit Nearly Three-Year Low Amid Economic Challenges
Here’s what’s going on with China’s retail sales, which just slowed to their worst pace…