U.S. companies are seeking alternatives to Chinese critical-mineral supplies as demand grows for materials used in electronics, batteries, and advanced technology.
Nissan posted a better-than-expected first-quarter operating profit of 77.9 billion yen while lowering its global sales forecast.
China’s July exports rose 22.0% year-on-year, easing from June but remaining strong as high-tech goods continued to support overseas demand.
China’s exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July, exceeding expectations as AI-related demand supported high-tech shipments.
U.S. service-sector activity maintained a strong growth pace in July, although employment declined and price pressures remained elevated.
U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in more than four years in July, signaling stronger industrial momentum.
Brazilian meat producer JBS agreed to form a joint venture with an Indonesian state investment fund subsidiary.
Indonesia’s economy grew 5.29% in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 but exceeding forecasts as investment and domestic activity remained resilient.
Oil tankers carrying Saudi crude are falsely signaling destinations like Egypt to mask their origins and avoid attacks in the conflict-prone Red Sea.
The Australian government has invested USD 2 million in a pilot project for lithium refining, aiming to boost domestic processing and support the clean energy transition.
Iran’s energy sector remains closely watched as global markets evaluate supply conditions and regional economic impacts.
Global markets remain focused on economic signals as investors evaluate energy trends and changing business conditions.
Oil markets continue adjusting as investors monitor energy conditions and evaluate developments connected to Iran’s sector.
Iran’s manufacturing sector faces changing market conditions as businesses adapt production strategies and respond to global demand shifts.
Iran’s economic environment continues influencing regional trade patterns as businesses monitor changing market conditions and commercial activity.
An L.A. homeless services nonprofit paid its Hawaii-based CEO $1.6 million, including vacation expenses, across two years.
France has sent a detailed Rafale proposal for 114 aircraft to India, valuing the deal at Rs 3.25 lakh crore.
Researchers say Palantir shifts European profits to the US, avoiding taxes, while supplying software to European governments.
Beijing’s new 20% tax rules on offshore trusts spark a scramble for lawyers and cash as families rush to declare exposure.
An official order says the Democratic Republic of Congo will ban exports of copper and cobalt concentrates.
The US will restrict exports of recycled lithium-ion battery materials, using new rules under national-defense supply chain policy.
Artificial intelligence continues expanding across US industries, creating opportunities while encouraging companies to rethink technology strategies.
American companies continue monitoring global economic conditions as energy prices, supply costs, and market changes influence decisions.
French companies are adjusting growth strategies as global market changes reshape investment priorities, operations, and business planning