Global Trade
US and China Hit Pause on Trade War, Slash Tariffs for 90 Days
After months of escalating trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to a significant, if temporary, reduction in tariffs, offering global markets a...
Chinese Ship’s Arrival Marks New Era of Steep U.S. Import Tariffs
The Port of Long Beach recently became the focal point of the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute as the OOCL Violet, a massive Chinese container ship,...
Ford Raises Prices on Mexico-Built Models as Tariffs Bite
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is raising the sticker prices for three of its U.S. models imported from Mexico by as much as $2,000 per...
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...
