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With the increasing macro-economic exposures globally, trading precious metals involves a systematic study of higher beta and mitigation approach. In this exclusive series, we simplify the complexities of strategic decisions in metal investments and trading for enhanced risk-adjusted returns, while other asset classes are increasingly volatile.

Metal Supply & Demand Series

Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source

Sep 25, 2024 12:30 pm UTC| Science Nature

Extinct volcanoes are hard to study we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we were able to recreate a certain type of extinct volcano in a lab, learning more about the magma these volcanoes...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

닛폰 스틸과 US 스틸, 미 승인을 위한 마지막 노력

Sep 13, 2024 01:50 am UTC| Economy Business

워싱턴 (로이터) - 닛폰 스틸(Nippon Steel) 고위 임원과 U.S. 스틸의 CEO가 닛폰의 149억 달러 규모 U.S. 스틸 인수 제안을 구제하기 위해 수요일에 미국 고위 관리들과 만난다고, 이 사안에 정통한 한 소식통이 전했다. 이번 회의에는...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

The past, present and uncertain future of the UK’s steel industry

Jul 24, 2024 11:30 am UTC| Business Economy

The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry. High energy costs, a wave of cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, the COVID pandemic and financial struggles have all taken their toll. Steel is a...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

China's gallium and germanium controls: what they mean and what could happen next

Jul 11, 2023 07:36 am UTC| Economy

From August, China is to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, two critical elements for making semiconductor chips. With China dominating the supply of both elements, exporters will now need special licences to get...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

Travelling through deep time to find copper for a clean energy future

Jul 18, 2021 10:42 am UTC| Insights & Views

More than 100 countries, including the United States and members of the European Union, have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The world is going to need a lot of metal, particularly copper. Recently, the...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

Copper hit fresh 7-year highs at 3.642, no signs of exhaustion seen

Dec 18, 2020 10:07 am UTC| Technicals Investing

COPPER chart - Trading View Copper was trading 0.38% higher on the day at 3.624 at around 09:45 GMT. The pair is extending previous months stellar performance and has gained over 5% on the month till...

Metal Supply & Demand Series

FxWirePro: Copper resumes upside after brief pause at 110-EMA, eyes 2.535 (61.8% Fib)

Jun 05, 2020 05:40 am UTC| Technicals Investing

Copper has resumed upside after a brief pause as the pair holds above 110-EMA. The pair was trading 0.58% higher on the day at 2.499 at around 05:30 GMT. Price action has held above 110-EMA support and bounce higher...

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Economy

Argentina Economy Shrinks 1.5% in April, Recovery Under Milei Loses Momentum

Argentinas economy unexpectedly contracted in April, highlighting the uneven nature of the countrys recovery under President Javier Milei despite improving long-term growth prospects. Official government data released...

Global Financial Firms Shift Asia Expansion Focus to South Korea as China, India Face Caution

Global financial firms are increasingly directing their Asia-Pacific expansion plans toward South Korea while taking a more cautious approach to China and India, according to a new survey by the Asia Securities Industry ...

Trump Questions Housing Bill as He Prioritizes SAVE America Act

U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether he will sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, describing the legislation as a big yawn while urging Congress to prioritize separate election reforms instead....

Trump Urges Gasoline Retailers to Cut Prices to $2.50 Per Gallon, Warns of Legal Action

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on gasoline retailers to immediately lower fuel prices, warning that companies could face serious consequences if they continue charging what he described as excessive prices at...

US Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Payrolls Data and Monitor Iran Tensions

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed on Monday evening after Wall Street posted a strong rebound, led by technology stocks recovering from last weeks sharp selloff. Investors are now turning their attention to...

Politics

Sheinbaum Says No One Is Above the Law After Abuse Video of Ex-Pemex Chief Emerges

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration will not shield anyone from justice after a video surfaced appearing to show former Pemex chief Victor Rodriguez physically assaulting his wife, prompting a...

Russian Attacks on Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv Kill 10 as Ukraine Vows Response

Russian missile and drone attacks on three major Ukrainian cities killed at least 10 people and injured dozens on Monday, Ukrainian officials said, as strikes continued throughout the day and emergency crews searched...

Maria Corina Machado Vows Return to Venezuela After Earthquakes Despite Obstacles

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that she is prepared to do whatever it takes to return to Venezuela and assist with recovery efforts following the devastating back-to-back earthquakes that...

Trump Signs Memorandum Backing Americans’ Right to Repair Their Own Vehicles

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new memorandum on Monday supporting Americans right to repair their own vehicles, reinforcing efforts to expand consumer access to vehicle maintenance while highlighting ongoing debates...

Israeli Airstrike Kills Three in Central Gaza Despite Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike killed three Palestinians, including a child, in central Gaza on Monday, according to Gazas health ministry, highlighting continued violence despite a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that has officially been...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Super Micro Shares Slide After Taiwan Raids Over Alleged Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Probe

Super Micro Computer Inc. came under renewed scrutiny on Monday after Taiwanese authorities raided its local offices as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China through the companys...

Australia Sues Amazon Over Prime Video Ads and Subscription Terms

Australias competition watchdog has launched legal action against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), alleging the company violated Australian consumer law by using unfair contract terms to introduce advertising on its Prime...

Baige Online Shares Soar 333% in Hong Kong IPO Debut as AI Insurance Demand Lifts Chinese Listings

Chinese insurtech firm Baige Online Digital Technology Co. (HK:2672) delivered an impressive debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, with its shares surging as much as 333% in early trading. The strong performance...

Baidu Shares Rally as Kunlunxin Eyes $50 Billion Hong Kong IPO

Baidu Inc. (HK:9888) shares climbed sharply on Monday after reports indicated that its artificial intelligence chip subsidiary, Kunlunxin, is aiming for a valuation of approximately $50 billion through a planned initial...

Open-Source AI Models Gain Ground as Enterprises Seek Lower-Cost Alternatives, Citi Says

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models are rapidly gaining traction as businesses search for cost-effective alternatives to proprietary AI systems, according to a new research note from Citi. The shift comes as...