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Trump, Putin teams complete Ukraine talks, summit date yet to be set
Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine with no one from Kiev present, raising concerns the two powers are pushing too fast for a deal that could sideline Europe.
Gold Miner Enters into a Prepayment Deal with Citigroup
Sibanye Gold Ltd. raised $125 million by selling future gold production, the second major step by the company this week to build up cash as it faces a drawn-out labor dispute.
Washington and Beijing Are Near Deal That Could End Most U.S. Tariffs on China
The U.S. and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs as long as Beijing follows through on pledges ranging from better protecting intellectual-property rights to buying a significant amount of American products, two people familiar with the discussions said.
Gold Is One Wealth Fund’s Escape From Geopolitics, Credit Risk
Known as Sofaz, the fund is looking to almost double its holdings of the precious metal in 2019 to 100 tons after resuming purchases in 2018 following a five-year break.
BlackRock Heaps Praise on Gold’s Role as a Tough Year Opens
Gold may extend gains as global growth slows, equity market volatility remains elevated and the Federal Reserve is expected to ease back on the pace of policy tightening this year, according to a BlackRock Inc. money manager, who says the Precious metal offers an effective hedge.
Made in China 2025
Neal Bhai Reports (NBR) – Made in China 2025 — Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” plan aims to transform China into an advanced manufacturing leader by targeting 10 emerging sectors including robotics, clean-energy vehicles and biotechnology.