Canada has no intent to pursue free trade with China, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Sunday that Canada holds no intention of seeking a free trade deal with China, rebuffing President Donald Trump's threat of 100% tariffs on all Canadian goods if Ottawa inks a broader trade pact with Beijing. "We have no intention of doing so with......

Greenland mine uncovers rare earths hit by China's export bans

A Canadian mining firm has made a significant find in Greenland's remote interior, detecting rare earth elements in samples from its established molybdenum deposit. Greenland Resources Inc., listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, re-examined archived drill cores from the Malmbjerg project in east-central......

Solar stocks surge worldwide amid tax credit rush and Musk's space solar vision

Global solar energy stocks skyrocketed on January 22 and 23, 2026, fueled by developers racing to secure U.S. tax credits before looming deadlines and Elon Musk's announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos about SpaceX launching AI-powered satellites fueled by space-based solar energy in the......

Silver surges to record highs amid China's export curbs

Silver prices have shattered historical records in early 2026, soaring past $90 per ounce for the first time ever. This unprecedented rally stems from persistent supply shortages, fresh Chinese export restrictions, and a rush of safe-haven buying, creating what experts describe as the most intense pressure......

China sets yuan below 7 per dollar for first time since 2023

Asian currencies showed mixed performance on January 23 as the dollar headed for its sharpest weekly drop in months, with gains in China's yuan and Malaysia's ringgit offsetting fresh record lows for India's and Indonesia's rupees. The dollar index hovered near 98.3 and faced a roughly......

US control of Venezuelan oil jeopardizes debt repayments to China

The United States' seizure of Venezuelan oil exports has stranded shipments intended to settle the South American nation's substantial debt to China, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the two global powers. This move threatens to further delay Venezuela's efforts to emerge......

Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000......

Natural gas prices surge on polar vortex forecasts in US and Asia

Natural gas prices climbed sharply on global markets January 19, 2026, driven by shifting weather forecasts predicting a severe polar vortex sweeping the United States, China, and Europe by late January, sparking a rush of demand-fueled trades. U.S. Henry Hub futures surged up to 18% intraday, rising......

Global supply chains enter era of permanent volatility

Global value chains have shifted into an era of enduring structural volatility, compelling businesses and governments to overhaul how products are produced and distributed worldwide. This transformation, detailed in a key report from the World Economic Forum released on January 19 during its 56th annual......

IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast amid AI investment surge

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its global growth projection for 2026 to 3.3 percent, crediting a surge in artificial intelligence investments and easing trade tensions for bolstering an economy showing unexpected resilience amid lingering political uncertainties. This marks a 0.2 percentage......

China records its lowest birth rate on record in 2025

China’s birth rate fell to its lowest level since records began in 1949, highlighting the depth of the country’s demographic challenges despite years of policy reforms aimed at encouraging family growth. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China registered 7.92......

China-led digital currency network hits $55 billion in transactions

The China-led mBridge digital currency platform has processed over $55 billion in cross-border transactions, according to a fresh Atlantic Council report. This marks a 2,500-fold increase in volume since the project's 2022 launch, highlighting surging momentum for alternatives to dollar-dependent......

EU-Mercosur trade deal to be signed in Paraguay today

The long-awaited trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is set to be officially signed today in Paraguay, marking the culmination of over 25 years of negotiations. The deal aims to create one of the world’s largest free-trade zones, covering more than 700 million consumers......

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