Global Trade

Illustration of global automotive industry challenges due to China's rare earth export restrictions (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
China’s Rare Earth Clampdown Rocks Global Auto Industry: Europe’s Plants Shuttered, Supply Chains in Crisis
China's recent rare earth export restrictions have sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry, forcing European plants to shutter and prompting urgent calls for supply chain diversification.

By Vivian Ho – June 5, 2025

Illustration of the dynamic surge in South Korean markets following the presidential election and tech rally (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Tech Titans Surge: South Korean Stocks Soar as New President Promises Market Revolution, Outshining Global Giants
South Korea's market surge, fueled by the election of President Lee Jae-myung and a global tech rally led by Nvidia, reflects the complex interplay of political change and technological advancement in shaping Asia-Pacific's economic landscape.

By Michael Schneider – June 4, 2025

Illustration of European industries experiencing disruption due to China's rare earth export restrictions (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Industries Stand Still”: EU Faces Dire Crisis as China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Threaten Smartphone and Electric Vehicle Production
European industries are reeling from China's strategic export restrictions on rare earth elements, essential for producing smartphones and electric vehicles, sparking a supply chain crisis that threatens to halt production across the continent.

By Michael Schneider – June 4, 2025

Illustration of the impact of U.S. tariff policies on global economic growth (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Tariff Turmoil Unleashed: U.S. Growth Plummets as Trump’s Trade Policies Slash Economic Forecast to Dire 1.6%, Spurring Global Economic Alarm
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's recent downgrade of the U.S. growth forecast to 1.6%, driven by the fallout from Trump's tariff policies, signals mounting economic challenges and uncertainty on a global scale.

By Kristen Harris – June 3, 2025

Illustration of European stock markets experiencing volatility due to U.S. tariffs and trade tensions (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Trump’s Tariff Chaos: European Markets Plunge, Gold and Oil Surge as Trade Tensions Escalate and “Sell America” Narrative Gains Momentum
In a dramatic turn of events, European stock markets are reeling from volatile fluctuations as U.S. tariffs intensify, driving investors to seek refuge in rising gold prices and prompting strategic corporate maneuvers.

By Kristen Harris – June 2, 2025

Illustration of the U.S. industrial crisis due to China's rare earth magnet export halt (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
America’s Achilles’ Heel: China’s Rare Earth Magnet Ban Sparks Crisis in Automaker and Tech Industries Across the Nation
Amid escalating trade tensions, the United States faces an industrial crisis as China's abrupt halt on rare earth magnet exports threatens to disrupt vital sectors from automotive to defense.

By Vivian Ho – June 2, 2025

Illustration of Jamie Dimon critiquing U.S. tariff strategies against China during a speech (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“BS Alert!” Wall Street Titan Jamie Dimon Slams Trump’s Bold Talk on China’s Economic Submission—Here’s Why This Could Shake Global Markets
Explore Jamie Dimon's bold critique of U.S. tariff strategies against China, as he warns that the Asian powerhouse remains undeterred by American pressure in the ongoing trade war.

By Michael Schneider – May 31, 2025

Illustration of stock market fluctuations amidst global trade tensions and investor sentiment shifts (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Market Meltdown Unfolds”: This Shocking Plunge in Wall Street’s Stock Prices Leaves Investors in Utter Shock and Uncertainty
Explore the latest stock market trends as U.S. tariffs impact global trade, investor sentiment shifts, and corporate earnings fluctuate, highlighting economic uncertainties and potential future directions.

By Vivian Ho – May 30, 2025