Economy
Global central banks are expected to significantly expand their gold purchases throughout 2026, reinforcing a long-term shift in reserve management strategies. A new outlook from Goldman Sachs projects average monthly acquisitions of around 60 tons, even as gold prices have recently retreated from record......
The Australian government has ordered a group of investors linked to China to divest their shares in rare earths producer Northern Minerals, citing national security concerns over foreign influence in a strategically important sector. Authorities in Canberra said the decision aims to protect Australia’s......
China’s economy lost significant momentum in April as consumer spending nearly stalled and major industrial indicators missed expectations, reinforcing concerns over weakening domestic demand and rising economic pressure. Official data released Monday showed retail sales rose just 0.2% year on......
Chinese officials held high-level meetings in Beijing with leading American financial executives as both countries continue efforts to strengthen economic dialogue despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to reports from state-backed media, senior Chinese authorities, including officials from......
Global equity markets fell on Friday as a sharp rise in oil prices and higher bond yields reignited concerns that central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy again. Investors reversed recent optimism over potential interest rate cuts, shifting toward expectations of prolonged monetary pressure......
Oil prices stayed above the 100 dollar mark on Thursday as global markets focused on high level talks in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Traders watched the meeting for any signal that could ease tensions linked to the Iran conflict and the disrupted flow of energy through the Strait of......
Mazda has postponed the launch of its first dedicated battery electric vehicle to 2029 at the earliest and sharply reduced its electrification spending, signaling a strategic shift toward hybrid models as near-term demand for full electric vehicles weakens in several markets. The Japanese automaker......
Copper prices rose sharply on Tuesday, briefly crossing 14,000 dollars per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange, moving close to their all-time high of 14,527.50 dollars reached on 29 January. The rally reflects tightening global supply conditions driven by geopolitical tensions, stronger demand from......
African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute,......
Spanish exports of meat and processed meat products fell by 13 percent during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker international demand and major changes across key export markets. Data from Spain’s agricultural export monitoring system showed total overseas shipments reached 393,585 tonnes......
Investors are urging Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to avoid escalating technology and trade tensions during this week’s summit in Beijing, as global markets continue to rally around artificial intelligence. The two leaders are expected to meet on May 14 and 15 in what marks Trump’s first official......
The administration of Donald Trump announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping facilitate Iranian oil exports to China, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to the United States Department of the......
Trade delegations from China and the United States are set to meet in South Korea next week for high-level economic discussions, according to Chinese state media. The talks will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday and will focus on mutual trade issues between the two largest economies in the world,......
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