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Correction: The current prime minister of Japan is Shigeru Ishiba, not Fumio Kishida. The U.S. dollar is notching its strongest one-day gain against the Japanese yen in nearly two months as traders react to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs targeting multiple U.S. trading partners....

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on any country that aligns with BRICS’ anti-American policies, escalating trade tensions as his July 9 deadline approaches for comprehensive tariff restructuring. What Happened: Trump posted on Truth...

Platinum is staging a spectacular rally this year, rising more than 30% in June alone and hitting $1,390 per ounce—its highest level since September 2014—putting it on track for its best monthly performance since 1986. The precious metal, closely tracked by the GraniteShares Platinum Shares ETF (...

On Wednesday, Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, backed the President's high-profile confrontations with global leaders, praising his Oval Office exchange with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Sacks shared a video of the exchange...

In a recent Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump engaged in a contentious discussion with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations concerning the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. The meeting, marked by dramatic exchanges, involved Trump presenting a video that...

The platinum market is set for its third consecutive year of deficits, as supply constraints and weak recycling rates have driven the forecasted shortfall of this valuable commodity by over 50%. The latest report from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), the deficit in 2025 will be as much...

Warren Buffett just gained greater exposure to the burgeoning digital bank sector in Africa and Asia. What Happened: Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) — backed by Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) — led a new funding round for Singapore-based Tyme Group. Tyme specializes in building...

The BRICS economic bloc is quickly expanding its influence, with 34 countries expressing interest in joining its activities, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reflecting the bloc’s ability to provide an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global financial system. With Russia...

The bond market of emerging economies has experienced a strong upswing in recent sessions, driven by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve is nearing a policy shift toward cutting interest rates. The iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (NYSE:EMB), which tracks dollar-...

Renergen Limited (OTC:RGNNF), a South African energy company, announced the full operational status of its liquid helium production train on Thursday. The facility, which began operations on July 19, marks a significant achievement for Renergen, positioning South Africa among the few countries...

Sasol Limited (NYSE:SSL) shares are trading higher after the company was awarded compensation in a High Court ruling against Transnet. On June 18, the High Court ruled in favor of Sasol Oil and TotalEnergies, awarding Sasol Oil damages of 3.89 billion rand (US$217 million) plus about 2.3 billion...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Hell To Pay Please click here for an enlarged chart of iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT). Note the following: TLT moves inverse to long term yields. A fall in TLT means long term yields are rising. In this environment,...

Australian multinational miner BHP Group's (NYSE:BHP) nearly $40 billion bid for rival Anglo American (OTC: NGLOY) may not be enough to acquire the company as other diversified miners will probably make rival bids amid the global scramble for copper assets. After completing a $6.4 billion...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the investment banking firm Jefferies. Diversified miner Anglo American (OTC:NGLOY) could be a promising buy as copper prices rise and the company looks to transform itself, financial magazine Barron's said in an article....

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has directed Israel to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. This includes opening additional land crossings for the delivery of essential supplies. What Happened: The ICJ, on Thursday, issued two provisional measures against Israel, reported the...