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Copper prices have surged to record highs — and they could jump higher. Here’s why

July 13, 2025

Copper prices reach record highs — here’s why more gains may be ahead

Kyle C. Garrison

Copper, widely regarded as an indicator for the state of the global economy, has experienced a significant increase in its market price recently. This trend is a result of constrained…

Investments and Business

July 13, 2025

Has Wall Street been broken by Trump?

Kyle C. Garrison

The relationship between politics and financial markets has always been intricate, yet the reemergence of former President Donald Trump in the political arena is generating new ripples across Wall Street.…

Investments and Business

Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%

July 12, 2025

Labubu enterprise sees profits jump at least 350%

Kyle C. Garrison

Labubu, a company known for its distinctive collectibles and growing influence in the pop culture merchandise industry, has announced an extraordinary rise in profitability, with earnings increasing by more than…

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Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses

July 12, 2025

Barclays faces multi-million fine for financial crime risk failures

Kyle C. Garrison

Barclays received a hefty financial penalty due to inadequacies in handling its exposure to risks associated with financial crime. Regulatory agencies found that flaws in the bank’s systems and monitoring…

Investments and Business

July 12, 2025

Tariff pact achieved between US and Indonesia

Kyle C. Garrison

The United States and Indonesia have concluded a significant trade agreement that addresses longstanding concerns over tariffs, signaling a new chapter in their bilateral economic relationship. This deal, reached after…

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Nvidia says it will resume H20 AI chip sales to China 'soon,' following U.S. government assurances

July 11, 2025

Nvidia Readies H20 AI Chip Sales for China After Receiving U.S. Assurances

Kyle C. Garrison

Nvidia is getting ready to bring back its H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chip to the Chinese market after securing the required approvals from the U.S. government. This decision comes after…

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E.U. tariffs set to raise pasta and wine prices, threatening jobs on both sides of the Atlantic

July 11, 2025

E.U. tariffs poised to raise prices of pasta and wine, with jobs threatened on both sides

Kyle C. Garrison

Recent policy developments in the European Union are expected to have a notable impact on two beloved staples of international trade—pasta and wine. With new tariffs slated to take effect…

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Powell asks inspector general to review .5 billion renovation after Trump blasts Fed project

July 11, 2025

Powell seeks inspector general oversight for $2.5 billion Fed project after Trump criticism

Kyle C. Garrison

Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has called for an internal review regarding a construction project valued at several billion dollars at the headquarters of the central bank, due…

Investments and Business

July 11, 2025

US inflation rises as tariffs drive up prices

Kyle C. Garrison

Recent economic indicators reveal that inflation in the United States has experienced an uptick, with a notable portion of the rise attributed to the influence of tariffs on goods and…

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China growth beats expectations as Trump tariffs loom

July 11, 2025

Surging China growth challenges Trump’s looming tariffs

Kyle C. Garrison

China’s economy posted stronger-than-anticipated growth in the latest quarterly report, signaling continued resilience even as concerns rise over potential new tariffs from the United States. The latest figures, released by…

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