Politics
Trade Tensions Escalate as China Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs, U.S. Stock Markets Quiet on the Open
China has responded to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs with targeted measures of its own, signaling a measured approach to the escalating trade tensions between...
Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Paused
President Donald Trump has agreed to delay the implementation of tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, following negotiations with leaders of...
OPEC+ Holds Steady on Oil Production Despite Trump’s Pressure
The OPEC+ alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, has decided to maintain its current oil production policy, resisting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump...
Biden’s New Executive Order Allows AI Data Center Construction on Federal Land
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on January 14, 2025, aimed at boosting the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure on federal land. This...
Barrick Gold Halts Operations in Mali Following Government Seizure of Gold Reserves
In a significant escalation of tensions between Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD, TSE: ABX) and the Malian government, the Canadian mining giant has temporarily suspended operations...
Justin Trudeau to Step Down as Prime Minister of Canada After Nearly a Decade
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has officially announced his intention to resign as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister. This decision marks...
A Step Towards Enhanced Transparency with China’s New Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards
In a significant move towards corporate accountability, China has introduced its first Basic Standards for corporate sustainability disclosures, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s...
Ucore Rare Metals Secures $1.8 Million Payment from US Department of Defense
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV: UCU, OTCQX: UURAF), a company specializing in rare earth element (REE) separation technologies, has announced the approval of a $1.8...
BioLargo CEO Dennis P. Calvert Joins U.S. Department of Commerce Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee
Dennis P. Calvert, President and CEO of BioLargo, Inc., has been appointed to the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce...
Stocks Rally as Weak Jobs Report Signals Potential Fed Rate Cuts
The U.S. stock market opened on a positive note Friday, with major indices climbing as investors digested a surprisingly weak October jobs report. This development...
