Global Trade
Nuclear Fusion: How Close Are We to Unlocking Unlimited Clean Energy?
Nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun, is increasingly seen as the ultimate solution for clean, virtually limitless energy. In 2025, both public and...
Mattel Faces Price Hikes and Supply Chain Shifts as U.S.-China Tariffs Bite
Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) is navigating a turbulent period as U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, now at a staggering 145%, reshape the economics of the...
Oil Prices Face Steepest Monthly Drop in Years
Oil markets are under significant pressure as prices continue to slide, with April 2025 shaping up to be the worst month for crude since late...
Gold Prices Surge Amid Political and Economic Uncertainty, Then Pull Back
Gold prices experienced a dramatic overnight spike, reaching an all-time high of $3,509.90 per ounce before retreating to around $3,450. This volatility reflects growing investor...
Gold Surges to New Heights Amid Global Trade Tensions
Gold prices surged to an unprecedented intraday high of $3,436.50 per ounce today, continuing the precious metal’s remarkable rally this year. This milestone reflects a...
China Expands Trade War Tactics Beyond Tariffs, Targeting U.S. Services Sector
As the U.S.-China trade conflict intensifies, Beijing is shifting its focus to non-tariff measures aimed squarely at American industries where the U.S. holds economic leverage....
Global Trade Outlook Deteriorates Sharply Amid U.S. Tariff Policies
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a stark warning regarding the outlook for global trade in 2025, citing a significant decline driven by escalating...
Gold Sets New Record Above $3,300 as Trade Tensions and Dollar Weakness Drive Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices soared to unprecedented levels today, with intraday trading pushing the precious metal to a new all-time high of $3,334 per ounce. This dramatic...
U.S. Tariff Exemptions for Electronics Put in Place, But Will Be Short-Lived
The Trump administration’s recent decision to exempt various electronic devices from reciprocal tariffs has been clarified as a temporary measure, according to Commerce Secretary Howard...
Dollar Plummets to Multi-Year Lows as Trade Tensions and Inflation Data Fuel Selloff
The U.S. dollar is facing its sharpest decline in years, with the DXY Dollar Index tumbling to a three-year low of 99.314 in early European...
