Commodities and Futures
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EU Official Proposes Collaboration with Japan on Rare Earth Development in Greenland
Stephane Sejourne, the European Commission’s executive vice president for prosperity and industrial strategy, emphasized the…
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Trump Administration Condemns Purchases of Russian Energy Amid Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
Yet the Trump administration is at times quite fanatical in its denunciation of any country…
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Chery Automobile Plans $1.2 Billion Hong Kong Listing Amid Russia Exit
Chery Automobile, another Chinese state-owned car manufacturer, was reported last week to be preparing a…
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China Implements Stricter Export Controls on Critical Materials
On October 9, 2025, China implemented major new export controls on rare earth elements, lithium-ion…
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Wealthy Investors in Asia Shift Focus Amid Economic Uncertainty
In Asia, high-net-worth individuals are upending their investment approaches. They want to protect themselves from…
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Long Lines at Gas Stations in Vladivostok Amidst Russia’s Gas Supply Crisis
In late August, people living in Vladivostok, Russia, faced an incredible obstacle. Long lines wound…
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Vietnam Ends State Monopoly on Gold Trade Amid Global Market Shifts
Vietnam ended its 13-year state monopoly on gold production and trade. This landmark ruling gives…
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Surge in Gold Demand Sparks Business Initiatives Across Southeast Asia
Adding to these pressures, gold demand is booming in Southeast Asia. This explosion is powering…
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Posco Navigates Challenges in South Korea’s Steel Industry
For Posco, the world’s second-largest steelmaker based in South Korea, it gets worse. Weak domestic…
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Anticipation Builds for Upcoming Xi-Trump Meeting Amid US-China Tensions
Global leaders are preparing for the next big gathering—the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. All…