China’s 2025 rare earth exports hit highest level since at least 2014 despite restrictions
China’s rare earth exports in 2025 reached their highest level since at least 2014, even as Beijing tightened export restrictions on several…
California’s Proposed 5% Billionaire Wealth Tax Sparks Political Battle Ahead of 2026 Ballot
A proposed billionaires’ wealth tax in California is stirring intense controversy as the state considers a ballot initiative that would impose…
U.S. tariff revenue dropped by almost $3 billion from November to December
New data from the U.S. Treasury shows tariff revenue collected by the federal government declined sharply between November and December 2025,…
Taiwan issues arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO over alleged illegal hires
Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer and co-founder of Chinese smartphone maker…
Gold rises toward record as softer U.S. inflation data boosts safe-haven demand
Gold prices climbed closer to all-time highs, trading above about $4,600 an ounce as weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation data strengthened…
Google to develop and manufacture high end smartphones in Vietnam in 2026
Google is preparing to begin developing and manufacturing its high-end smartphones in Vietnam in 2026, shifting critical stages of hardware…
Nvidia clarifies payment terms for H200 chips, says no upfront payment needed
Nvidia says it does not require upfront payment for its H200 artificial intelligence chips, pushing back against recent reports that suggested…
U.S. consumer prices likely snapped back after government shutdown distortions
U.S. consumer prices are expected to have picked up in December 2025, reversing unusually low readings earlier in the fall that were distorted…
U.S. bank earnings to cap banner 2025 and set the table for growth in 2026
Major U.S. banks are poised to wrap up a banner 2025 with strong earnings reports this week, with analysts saying the sector’s results may set…
U.S. hosts rare earths meeting to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals
The United States is hosting a high-level meeting this week in Washington on rare earths and critical minerals as part of efforts with the…