
India Revives Talks with Zambia on Critical Minerals Investment
India has restarted discussions with Zambia about investing in critical minerals, as both countries explore deeper cooperation on strategic resources.

India has restarted discussions with Zambia about investing in critical minerals, as both countries explore deeper cooperation on strategic resources.

Documents reveal the Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail project could cost 150 billion over 40 years, sparking debate on fiscal responsibility and infrastructure priorities.

Rapid data-center expansion in the U.S. is drawing community concerns over electricity, water use, infrastructure and environmental pressures.

The EPA extended the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance reporting deadline for obligated parties from September 1 to October 1.

Apple is scheduled to hold its next product launch event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil its newest iPhone lineup.

Small businesses are adopting AI more cautiously, using lessons from large companies to focus on productivity and avoid costly automation mistakes

China’s August manufacturing activity strengthened as new orders and exports improved, while domestic demand remained relatively weak.

Anthropic signed a $35 billion cloud-computing agreement with Lambda for infrastructure at a Texas AI data center.

Global investors enter September focused on inflation, bond yields, employment, central-bank decisions, and the continuing strength of AI investment.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed talk of a trade war with Canada, reinforcing the strength of economic ties and aiming to stabilize market confidence.

Polish minister praises an “undisputed economic success” while opening the G20 meeting, highlighting Poland’s confidence before international talks and discussions.

The European Union has suspended Brazilian beef imports over concerns about food-safety standards, traceability, and the use of antimicrobial substances.

Gulf countries are accelerating investment in pipelines, ports, and inland logistics as disruptions around Hormuz reshape energy trade.

U.S. stocks remain near records as investors await August employment data and Broadcom earnings for clues on interest rates.

Global investors enter September facing elevated government debt, persistent inflation, higher bond yields, and several major central-bank decisions.

Japan spent a record $96.5 billion supporting the yen in July and August as the currency weakened sharply

The U.S. dollar strengthened sharply after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that persistent inflation could require higher interest rates.

Institutional investors are increasing allocations to Asian private credit as demand grows for financing outside traditional banking channels.

Europe’s worsening drought is increasing demand for Chinese water-saving products as trade tensions between Beijing and the European Union intensify.

Gulf states are accelerating investment in pipelines, ports, and alternative trade routes as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz reshape regional commerce.

U.S. equity funds recorded their largest weekly outflow since March, while bond funds continued attracting investor money.

India’s economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, beating expectations despite global uncertainty and persistent economic challenges.

Quebec faces a potential $2 billion economic loss from new U.S. tariffs, according to a report, underscoring the province’s heavy reliance on American trade.

The Taliban is offering the United States access to Afghanistan’s mineral wealth, opening a channel for economic and strategic cooperation.