Energy and Metals
Trump Travels to Beijing Seeking Trade Deals and Help with Iran War
Donald Trump is heading to Beijing on May 14-15 to meet Xi Jinping. A year ago, Trump predicted that towering tariffs would force China’s economy
Chinese Electric Vehicle Exports Surge as Global Demand for Green Transport Grows
Chinese car companies exported 1.384 million new-energy vehicles during the first four months of this year. This massive number represents a 1.2 times increase compared
US Inflation Hits Multi-Year High as Gas and Rent Prices Surge
The Labor Department plans to release its latest Consumer Price Index report on Tuesday. Economists expect the data to show solid price increases for the
Second Wave of Energy Shocks Batters Asian Economies
Asia’s initial defenses against the energy shock from the war in Iran are failing rapidly. A much more damaging second wave of economic pain is
US and Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse as Oil Prices Surge
President Donald Trump rejected the latest peace offer from Iran on Monday, putting the current ceasefire on massive life support. Speaking from the Oval Office,
Gold Prices Climb as Investors Watch Trump and Middle East Conflict
Gold prices climbed higher on Tuesday morning as global tensions grew. Spot gold increased by 0.5 percent to reach $4,757.59 per ounce shortly after midnight.
Trump to Discuss $11 Billion Taiwan Arms Sales with Xi
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will discuss American weapons sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The 2 global leaders plan
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Demand and Says Ceasefire on ‘Life Support’
President Donald Trump threw out a new peace proposal from Iran on Monday, calling the document “stupid” and warning that the current ceasefire hangs by
Australians to Pay for Electric Vehicle Chargers on Power Bills
The Albanese government faces heavy criticism over a new plan to build electric vehicle charging stations. Under this proposal, every household in the country will
Energy Spike Drives US Consumer Inflation to 3.3 Percent in March
The recent military conflict in Iran caused retail gas prices to skyrocket, pushing overall United States consumer inflation to 3.3 percent in March 2026. This
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Offer as Global Oil Prices Jump
President Donald Trump rejected a formal peace offer from Iran on Sunday. His immediate refusal crushes any remaining hopes for a quick end to the
Macron Clarifies French Navy Will Stay Out of Hormuz Strait
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke out on Sunday to calm rising military tensions in the Middle East. He stated clearly that Paris never planned to
Iran Issues Severe Military Warning to French and British Navies
Iran fired a strict warning at France and Britain on Sunday over their naval plans in the Middle East. The Islamic Republic told the two
High-Stakes Trade Talks Set for South Korea as Trump Prepares for Beijing Visit
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will take a team of top officials to South Korea on May 12 and May 13. They plan to sit
US President Trump Travels to Beijing to Meet Xi Jinping for Historic Summit
United States President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing next week to meet face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This massive diplomatic event marks the
United Arab Emirates Quits OPEC to Form New Oil Club
The United Arab Emirates just made a massive decision that will change the global energy market. The Middle Eastern nation announced it will officially leave
Britain Deploys Warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East to Protect Shipping
Britain announced on Saturday that it will send the warship HMS Dragon directly to the Middle East. Military commanders ordered the advanced air defense destroyer
China Studies American Military Struggles in Iran Ahead of Key Summit
The ongoing war between the United States and Iran reveals serious weaknesses in the American military machine. This deadly conflict gives China a perfect chance
Japan Plans Secret Business Mission to Russia to Prepare for Post-War Trade
Japan plans to send a secret economic delegation directly to Russia later this month. Sources familiar with the plan confirmed the controversial move on Friday.
US and Iran Clash in Gulf as Peace Talks Stall Over Truce Violations
Diplomats struggle to end the war between the United States and Iran as both nations exchange fresh gunfire in the Persian Gulf this Friday. Washington
Gold Prices Rise as US Jobs Report Weakens Dollar and Eases Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices moved higher on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for a solid weekly gain. A weaker United States dollar helped boost the
Peace Talks Stall as US and Iran Exchange Fire in the Gulf
Efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran appeared to stall completely on Friday. Both sides traded live fire in the Persian
Australian Expert Urges the World to Learn from China’s Solar Success
China continues to break new ground in the solar power industry, and the rest of the world needs to study its success. Ned Ekins-Daukes, the
Australian Share Market Plunges Amid Middle East Naval Clashes
The Australian share market suffered heavy losses on Friday as traders panicked over a fresh naval skirmish in the Persian Gulf. Investors dumped stocks across