Energy and Metals
Gold Prices Drop as Markets Watch United States and Iran Ceasefire Talks
Gold prices took a noticeable hit on Tuesday, wiping out most of the gains investors saw the day before. The precious metal bounced around during
BYD Ships 5,000 Electric Cars to Australia to Meet Demand
Chinese car maker BYD is shipping new vehicles to Australian buyers by the boatload. Right now, almost 5,000 new BYD cars sail toward Australia on
Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Hosts Vladimir Putin for Energy Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for a 2-day summit this week. This marks the 25th official visit to China for
Vladimir Putin Praises Record Trade and Strong Ties Ahead of China Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a video address on Tuesday, May 19. He spoke directly to the public just before leaving for his state visit
Greenland Leaders Tell Washington the Island Will Never Go on Sale
Greenland and the United States made real forward progress during high-stakes diplomatic meetings this week. However, local government officials delivered a very clear and blunt
Trump Cancels Tuesday Military Strike on Iran After Ally Requests
U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had completely canceled a planned military strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday. He decided that top leaders from Saudi
Iran Sends New Peace Offer to Washington as Fragile Ceasefire Hangs by a Thread
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States this week. The terms look incredibly similar to offers Washington previously threw out. However, a
Global Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Meet New Peace Offers
Oil prices rose on Monday morning as military conflicts in the Middle East worsened. News about diplomatic offers from the United States to Iran kept
US Rejects Iranian Peace Plan as Drones Strike Nuclear Plant
Peace talks between the United States and Iran hit a massive roadblock this week. Iranian media reported on Sunday that Washington delivered extreme, maximalist conditions
Gold Prices Fall as Middle East Tensions Drive Oil and Inflation Higher
Gold prices dropped on Monday to their lowest point in more than a month. Rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, which
China and the United States Agree on a New Constructive Strategic Stability Plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump just agreed on a massive new vision for the future. During a highly anticipated 3-day
Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near UAE Nuclear Power Plant
A dangerous drone strike hit the outer edge of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. The attack started a
Japanese Prime Minister Faces Dropping Approval Over Plastic Supply Fears
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a new political headache this week. Voters are losing faith in her cabinet as concerns grow about a major
Republican Party Faces Growing Divide Over American Support for Israel
The Republican Party is starting to crack over its long-standing support for Israel. Recent polling data reveals a sharp split among conservative voters. While President
Russian President Plans Beijing Visit Days After Trump Leaves
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 19 and May 20. The Kremlin confirmed this official
Trump Hits a Brick Wall as Loud Threats Fail to Break Iran
During his first year back in the White House, President Donald Trump used a loud and aggressive negotiating style to force trade and military concessions
US Business Leaders Push for Deeper Trade Ties in China
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this week, bringing a massive group of top American corporate executives with him. These business leaders want to
US Secures 45-Day Ceasefire for Israel and Lebanon as Broader Peace Talks Fail
The United States State Department announced a major diplomatic win on Friday. Diplomats secured a 45-day extension of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Xi Jinping Warns Donald Trump About Historical War Trap During Beijing Summit
When the leaders of the two largest economies in the world sat down in Beijing on Thursday, they did not start their conversation with modern
Trump Leaves China Summit Without Major Breakthroughs on Trade or Iran
United States President Donald Trump departed China on Friday without securing any breakthroughs on trade or international security. During his two-day visit, Trump heaped praise
Trump Loses Patience With Iran Amid Global Shipping Chaos
United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Thursday. He stated his patience rapidly drains as the costly war drags on
Iranian Forces Seize Commercial Ship as US and China Press to Reopen Strait
Iranian forces seized a commercial ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday and forcibly steered it toward Iranian waters. This aggressive
Ships Hit Near Hormuz: Trump Urges China to Help Reopen the Strait
President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday to tackle the ongoing war with Iran. The two leaders agreed they must
US and China Agree to Cool Tensions During Beijing Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands in Beijing on Thursday. The 2 leaders agreed to build a friendlier relationship after