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The Global Race for Critical Minerals: U.S. and China Will Challenge Each Other on the Chessboard of Strategic Resources
The critical minerals industry is fast becoming a geopolitical battleground between the world's major powers. The United States and China are taking significant steps to ensure access to and control over mineral resources needed for energy transition, technology...
Sea Freight Rates From Asia Continue to Fall
Maritime container rates from Asia continued to fall last week, surpassing the lows recorded in early 2024. This decline was driven by a combination of factors: the post-Chinese New Year holiday slowdown, effects from new services from shipping line alliances that are...
Gold Reaches $3,000: A Historic Milestone
Gold wrote a page of history on Friday, reaching the $3,000-an-ounce mark for the first time. This momentous milestone was propelled by investors who continue to flock to this precious metal as a safe haven asset, seeking protection from the economic uncertainty...
Crude Oil Prices: Recovery Between Volatility and Geopolitical Factors.
Crude oil prices have recovered after hitting their lowest levels since November 2021, amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed efforts by China to boost consumption. After reaching these periodic lows, oil prices stabilized slightly above...