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Trump Efforts to Help US Coal Undercut by Export Drop During Trade War

Trump Efforts to Help US Coal Undercut by Export Drop During Trade War

The U.S. exports about one-fifth of the coal it produces. Most goes to India, the Netherlands, Japan, Brazil and South Korea.

Manuel

Courts Order Trump to Keep Paying Food Stamps Amid Shutdown

Courts Order Trump to Keep Paying Food Stamps Amid Shutdown

The federal government sends SNAP funds to states to administer to eligible residents, who receive the money each month via a benefits card they can use to pay for groceries, similar to a bank debit card.

Manuel

Bitcoin Breaks October Streak With First Monthly Loss Since 2018

Bitcoin Breaks October Streak With First Monthly Loss Since 2018

The U.S. Federal Reserve pushed back against market bets that it would continue to cut rates this year as the government shutdown blocks crucial economic data.

Manuel

New Prison Report Flouts Claim FTX Could Have Repaid Customers From $25B in Assets

New Prison Report Flouts Claim FTX Could Have Repaid Customers From $25B in Assets

Bankman-Fried challenges insolvency narrative by arguing FTX's potential recovery was thwarted by legal intervention.

Manuel

Trump Says Carney Apologized for Ad, But Talks Still On Hold

Trump Says Carney Apologized for Ad, But Talks Still On Hold

Earlier Friday, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the goal is for the US and Canada to return to the table after talks broke off last week, and for the countries to cooperate more closely on oil, gas and critical minerals.

Manuel

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade deal with China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s trade deal with China?

Rare earths are 17 metals used in electronics, EVs, and military systems. China dominates mining and processing, giving it leverage. The U.S.–China trade deal seeks to ease China’s export restrictions and reduce U.S. dependence.

Adam

Small Cap Stocks Have Been Lifted by Unprofitable Companies. Can They Continue Climbing?

Small Cap Stocks Have Been Lifted by Unprofitable Companies. Can They Continue Climbing?

Small-cap stocks have rallied on hopes of rate cuts, but gains have been driven mostly by unprofitable companies. Still, supporters argue valuations are cheap and earnings growth could outpace large caps if the economy holds.

Adam

Nvidia Chief Still Hopes to Sell Blackwell Chips to China

Nvidia Chief Still Hopes to Sell Blackwell Chips to China

Nvidia’s CEO says he still hopes to sell Blackwell AI chips to China someday, but no plans or approvals exist yet. U.S. export controls and new legislation could block such sales, keeping the outlook uncertain.

Adam

Google is finding answers to its AI questions

Google is finding answers to its AI questions

Google’s strong earnings show AI is boosting, not cannibalizing, its search business. Gemini adoption, solid ad revenue, and rising AI demand eased fears, pushing Alphabet’s stock higher and reinforcing its central role in AI.

Adam

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI is in a ‘virtuous cycle.’ Here’s what he means

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI is in a ‘virtuous cycle.’ Here’s what he means

Nvidia’s CEO says AI is in a “virtuous cycle” where better models drive more usage and investment, reshaping computing and fueling a long-term industry buildout.

Adam

Air India Seeks $1.1 Billion Lifeline From Tata, SIA After Crash

Air India Seeks $1.1 Billion Lifeline From Tata, SIA After Crash

Unprofitable Air India Ltd. is seeking at least 100 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) in financial support from its owners Tata Sons Pvt. and Singapore Airlines Ltd., said people familiar with the matter, as the airline grapples with the aftermath of a deadly plane crash among other challenges.

Justin

Precious metals rally defying dollar strength with surging investment demand

Precious metals rally defying dollar strength with surging investment demand

Gold and silver surged despite a stronger dollar, driven by safe-haven demand, rising ETF inflows, retail buying, and continued central-bank purchases, with silver even moving into backwardation on tight physical supply.

Adam

Euro zone business conditions improving, AI is booming, ECB survey shows

Euro zone business conditions improving, AI is booming, ECB survey shows

Eurozone conditions are improving slightly, driven by strong AI and digital investment, while manufacturing stays weak and spending, jobs, and wages remain subdued.

Adam

Easy-Money Policy Accelerates As The Fed Freezes QT And Lowers The Target Interest Rate

Easy-Money Policy Accelerates As The Fed Freezes QT And Lowers The Target Interest Rate

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday voted to again reduce the target policy interest rate by 25 basis points, down to an upper bound of 4.0 percent.

Samantha Luan

US Dollar Squeezing Every Bit of Powell’s Hawkishness

US Dollar Squeezing Every Bit of Powell’s Hawkishness

USD stays supported after Powell’s hawkish tone, but further gains look limited due to weak data flow. Japan signals concern over yen weakness, ECB easing looks unlikely, and UK politics pose mild GBP risk.

Adam

Oil News: WTI Nears Key Fibonacci Support Zone as Oil Demand Outlook Weakens

Oil News: WTI Nears Key Fibonacci Support Zone as Oil Demand Outlook Weakens

WTI continues to weaken as a stronger dollar, soft China demand, and rising global supply pressure prices. With OPEC+ considering a modest output boost, WTI nears key Fibonacci support, keeping the short-term outlook bearish.

Adam

Era of Free Trade and Investment Is Over, Canada’s PM Tells APEC Summit

Era of Free Trade and Investment Is Over, Canada’s PM Tells APEC Summit

Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free trade

Warren Takunda

Focus on Commodities Amid Sanctions and Seemingly Lower Trade Tension

Focus on Commodities Amid Sanctions and Seemingly Lower Trade Tension

Gold holds above $4,000 as trade tensions ease and profit-taking slows, while new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms have lifted oil prices, though key resistance levels could limit further gains.

Adam

Massive Ultra-Orthodox Rally In Israel Protests Arrest Of Draft Dodgers

Massive Ultra-Orthodox Rally In Israel Protests Arrest Of Draft Dodgers

Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis, known as the Haredim, gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday for a mass rally against the arrests of yeshiva students accused of evading military service.

Winkelmann

World shares head for 7th month of gains; dollar near 3-month high

World shares head for 7th month of gains; dollar near 3-month high

Global stocks are on track for a seventh month of gains, lifted by strong Amazon and Apple earnings and AI optimism. The dollar stays near three-month highs as rate-cut expectations ease. Oil and gold weaken.

Adam

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