Long before Beijing’s recent curbs on rare‑earth exports rattled global supply chains, Japan had already built a robust defense against mineral vulnerability. A crucible moment in 2010—in which China abruptly curtailed shipments after a diplomatic dispute—prompted Tokyo to overhaul its… Read More ›
Day: June 20, 2025
Middle East Strife Sparks Sharpest Equity Fund Exodus Since March
Global equity funds suffered their largest weekly net outflows in three months as escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with lingering U.S. trade uncertainties, prompted investors to pull nearly $20 billion from stock portfolios. The rout was most pronounced in… Read More ›
Global Oil Retreats as Washington Postpones Iran Intervention Decision
Oil markets dipped on Friday after the White House announced a postponement of any direct U.S. role in the escalating Iran–Israel conflict. Despite the pullback, crude futures remain on track for a third weekly advance, underpinned by lingering Middle East… Read More ›