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China restricts exports of tungsten, indium, and other metals amid US tariff escalation. Learn why China is weaponizing its dominance in critical minerals and which specific minerals have been targeted since 2023.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 08:00 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump plans to talk with China, potentially delaying a 10% tariff after postponing levies on Canada and Mexico. The talks are expected to cover China's fentanyl exports and TikTok ownership.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:05 AM UTC

Copper pares gains after China-US tariff tit-for-tat

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:04 AM UTC

Shein's planned £50bn London listing in doubt after Donald Trump moves to close tax loophole. The move could see the Chinese fast fashion company face hundreds of millions of dollars in additional import duties.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:04 AM UTC

Stocks rebounded after Trump suspended tariffs on Mexico, but experts warn that the market may be too optimistic about how his tariff agenda will unfold. Investors are advised to proceed with caution and consider the downside risks to sectors like tech and consumer electronics.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:03 AM UTC

Bill Gates discusses Intel's challenges and the rise of Nvidia amid the chip industry's shifting landscape. Explore the company's turnaround efforts, financial performance, and future prospects.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:03 AM UTC

US stocks fell Monday due to the Trump administration's planned tariff rollout against Canada and China, although the major averages reduced heavier losses after President Donald Trump stated that the US would delay duties on Mexican imports for a month. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) closed down 1.2%, recouping some of its earlier losses. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell by around 0.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell by 0.3%. Consumer discretionary (XLY) stocks, which include automakers, were hit by concerns about tariff impacts. Tech (XLK) also lagged as shares of AI chip behemoth Nvidia (NVDA), iPhone maker Apple (AAPL), and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (TSLA) all fell by more than 2.5%.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:03 AM UTC

Alphabet and Meta report earnings amid DeepSeek AI competition and regulatory risks

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:02 AM UTC

Automaker stocks plunged on Monday after President Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. The tariffs will increase prices for US-built automobiles, which will likely be passed on to consumers.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:02 AM UTC

Trump's tariffs on Canada could cost American households $690 each, shrink the economy by $875 billion, and raise prices on a wide range of goods, including oil, gas, and cars.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 07:02 AM UTC