The US and China have reached a new framework to revive their trade truce, with both sides signaling readiness to ease tariffs and resolve rare earth export issues.
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Donald Trump is proving disastrous for big tech
In the weeks after the re-election of Donald Trump, the bosses of America’s tech giants worked hard to ingratiate themselves withthe returning president, congratulating him publicly and dutifullyturning up to his inauguration. Mark Zuckerberg, the bossof Meta, gushed that it was nice to have an administration that was “proud” of America’s tech champions.
United States is preparing to reduce tariffs on China by 50%, WSJ reports.
The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding that any action would not be made unilaterally.
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on steel, aluminium imports into US
US President Donald Trump announced new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the country, marking a significant escalation in his trade policy. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the NFL Super Bowl, Trump revealed that the official announcement will come on Monday.
Gold Forecast: Prices rise as China buys gold
Spot Gold Forecast: Gold price rallied by a gap of $10 in early trade on Monday, driven by the geopolitical situation and fresh buying demand.
Copper Pressured by US Recession Fears
Copper futures fell toward $4 per pound in early September, losing nearly 3% so far this month as sentiment took a hit after weak US manufacturing data reignited recession fears.
China’s crude oil reserves fell significantly in July 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has revised its forecast for crude oil demand slightly downwards this year. This was due to a significant slowdown in demand in the second quarter, particularly in the emerging economies, where the annual increase was the lowest since 2020, which was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Commerzbank’s Commodity Analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
China places millions into Covid lockdown again as economy continues to struggle
China has placed millions of its citizens under renewed lockdown after fresh outbreaks of Covid-19 as the government persists in its hardline policy on containing the virus in the face of more evidence that it is suffocating the economy.
Spot Gold slip to a one-week low of $1,772 [16-08-2022]
Spot gold (Yellow Metal) fell to a one-week low of $1,772 a troy ounce on Monday as risk aversion benefited the American currency against all of its major rivals. gold managed to bounce after the US opening, as Wall Street opened in positive territory despite the ruling dismal market mood. Softer-than-anticipated Chinese data released at the beginning of the day spurred risk aversion as the focus returned to a potential economic setback.
Base Metals: Copper prices Skids to lowest in a month as investors reduce risk
Base Metals: Copper prices have dropped 0.35% this week however they will now be at 4 pyo per pound. Gold and silver had also risen from covid-lows to $9,700 metric tonne in New York. The bellwether has been fuelled by a widely-held belief that demand for it should be heavily supported by the economic post-pandemic boom but also by the worldwide push to decarbonise.