A damning report from the EU's financial watchdog reveals the bloc's struggle to secure the minerals essential for its climate goals, highlighting failed trade deals, stalled recycling, and persistent over-reliance on external suppliers.
Tesla's stock dipped amid reports of potential Ford-Xiaomi joint venture talks, highlighting growing competitive pressures from Chinese EV makers and the complex geopolitical landscape shaping the auto industry's future.
Australian miner ioneer has secured A$72 million in fresh capital to advance its flagship Nevada lithium-boron project. While the funds de-risk near-term construction, the discounted share placement sparks debate over strategic leverage versus shareholder dilution in a critical minerals race increasingly shaped by U.S. industrial policy.
An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.
Despite recent volatility in silver prices, Wheaton Precious Metals' unique streaming model positions it to generate robust cash flow, making it a standout choice for exposure to the precious metal.
Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors reveals the bloc is falling dangerously behind in securing the lithium, cobalt, and nickel needed for its energy transition, leaving climate goals and strategic autonomy in jeopardy.
A synchronized plunge in traditional safe havens and digital assets has erased over $10 trillion in value, signaling a broad market reassessment of Federal Reserve policy and global liquidity conditions.
From Mussolini's Rome-Berlin Axis to Bush's 'Axis of Evil,' the term has evolved into a potent geopolitical label. Its revival to describe groupings like the 'Axis of Upheaval' reveals how language frames modern conflicts and defines the boundaries of legitimacy in international politics.
Podcaster Joe Rogan and Senator Bernie Sanders dissect the stark decline of Detroit's auto industry on a recent episode, highlighting abandoned factories, job offshoring, and a city where homes can sell for pennies. The conversation underscores the human cost of deindustrialization and the fierce global competition now facing American automakers.
The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.
The International Monetary Fund projects average growth in sub-Saharan Africa at 4.6% for the year, edging ahead of Asia's 4.1%, signaling a potential turning point driven by demographics but tempered by significant investment challenges.
Alibaba Group is making a major strategic push into artificial intelligence, launching a proprietary AI chip to challenge Nvidia, upgrading its Qwen models, and planning a massive marketing campaign for its AI app during the Lunar New Year holiday.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
In a cafe in eastern Turkey, Iranian exiles gather, their eyes fixed on news from home. As a new wave of protests meets a severe crackdown, those who fled earlier unrest watch, wait, and voice a desperate mix of anguish, anger, and fragile hope.
Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Lhasa Brewery joint venture to its local partner, Tibet Development, for 292 million yuan ($42 million), ending a partnership marked by operational disputes and significant financial impairments.
The European Union has firmly rejected Iran's retaliatory designation of EU member states' armed forces as 'terrorist groups,' a move that came days after the bloc formally listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, escalating a diplomatic tit-for-tat.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
A revised analyst price target for Grupo Financiero Banorte (BMV:GFNORTE O) is refocusing investor attention on the Mexican banking giant, highlighting how evolving assessments of risk and growth potential can rapidly reshape a stock's narrative.
