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The impending U.S. sanctions on Russian crude are causing India to face an 'oil shock'.

The impending U.S. sanctions on Russian crude are causing India to face an 'oil shock'.

As investors reduce their expectations for Fed rate cuts, the global bond sell-off is intensifying.

As investors reduce their expectations for Fed rate cuts, the global bond sell-off is intensifying.

Inflation in China decreases in December, fueling concerns about deflation.

Inflation in China decreases in December, fueling concerns about deflation.

Nippon Steel CEO reaffirms commitment to acquire U.S. Steel after filing lawsuit against Biden administration.

Nippon Steel CEO reaffirms commitment to acquire U.S. Steel after filing lawsuit against Biden administration.

This Japanese man made $80,000 annually without working.

This Japanese man made $80,000 annually without working.

Despite challenges for several commodities in 2025, this metal's impressive rally is expected to persist.

Despite challenges for several commodities in 2025, this metal's impressive rally is expected to persist.

Analysts criticize China's insufficient stimulus as December factory activity growth falls short of expectations.

Analysts criticize China's insufficient stimulus as December factory activity growth falls short of expectations.

China ends a three-year losing streak with an annual gain of 15%, while Taiwan leads the Asian markets with a 29% increase.

China ends a three-year losing streak with an annual gain of 15%, while Taiwan leads the Asian markets with a 29% increase.

Despite trade war concerns, China's consumer prices rise less than anticipated due to slowing economy.

Despite trade war concerns, China's consumer prices rise less than anticipated due to slowing economy.

Over the past year, food prices have reached their highest point, and they are predicted to rise even further.

Over the past year, food prices have reached their highest point, and they are predicted to rise even further.

An emergency meeting is held at the Bank of Korea following the lifting of martial law by President Yoon.

An emergency meeting is held at the Bank of Korea following the lifting of martial law by President Yoon.

Trump reaffirms pledge to obstruct Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel.

Trump reaffirms pledge to obstruct Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel.

China's factory activity grows beyond expectations in November, as indicated by the Caixin PMI.

China's factory activity grows beyond expectations in November, as indicated by the Caixin PMI.

Trump's Canada tariff threat may be deterred by inflation risks, say oil watchers.

Trump's Canada tariff threat may be deterred by inflation risks, say oil watchers.

Samsung Electronics announces leadership changes in chip divisions; shares decline.

Samsung Electronics announces leadership changes in chip divisions; shares decline.

One of the shipping industry's largest challenges is currently being grappled with.

One of the shipping industry's largest challenges is currently being grappled with.

Trump Treasury pick and potential Israel-Hezbollah truce contribute to risk-on mood, causing gold to decline 3%.

Trump Treasury pick and potential Israel-Hezbollah truce contribute to risk-on mood, causing gold to decline 3%.

One of India's largest empires, Adani, plunged into turmoil.

One of India's largest empires, Adani, plunged into turmoil.

Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, faces fraud charges in New York, causing the company's stock to plummet.

Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group, faces fraud charges in New York, causing the company's stock to plummet.

Morgan Stanley warns that Trump tariffs could significantly hinder U.S. growth in the years leading up to 2026.

Morgan Stanley warns that Trump tariffs could significantly hinder U.S. growth in the years leading up to 2026.

Howard Marks, a market veteran, warns that achieving China's economic growth target presents a 'Herculean challenge'.

Howard Marks, a market veteran, warns that achieving China's economic growth target presents a 'Herculean challenge'.

Tencent is challenging Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance by leveraging its WeChat user base.

Tencent is challenging Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance by leveraging its WeChat user base.

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Trump's victory leads to gold's decline as investors shift towards stocks and cryptocurrencies.

Trump's victory leads to gold's decline as investors shift towards stocks and cryptocurrencies.

If OPEC ends its voluntary production cuts, oil prices could drop to $40 by 2025, predict analysts.

If OPEC ends its voluntary production cuts, oil prices could drop to $40 by 2025, predict analysts.

Goldman Sachs warns that the Trump tariff threat is not limited to China and will impact several Asian countries.

Goldman Sachs warns that the Trump tariff threat is not limited to China and will impact several Asian countries.

Vitol's top trader is focusing on the metals market as global oil demand is predicted to peak in 10 years, according to the CEO's signal.

Vitol's top trader is focusing on the metals market as global oil demand is predicted to peak in 10 years, according to the CEO's signal.

In October, China's manufacturing output experiences growth, according to a private survey.

In October, China's manufacturing output experiences growth, according to a private survey.

Standard Chartered raises income guidance after exceeding third-quarter profit expectations.

Standard Chartered raises income guidance after exceeding third-quarter profit expectations.

For the first time, the founder of ByteDance has surpassed Tencent and Nongfu heads to top China's rich list.

For the first time, the founder of ByteDance has surpassed Tencent and Nongfu heads to top China's rich list.

The price of oil decreases by over 4% following Israel's "limited" attack on Iran, which did not significantly disrupt supplies.

The price of oil decreases by over 4% following Israel's "limited" attack on Iran, which did not significantly disrupt supplies.

RBC Capital predicts that the largest 'tidal wave' of natural gas supply will have a significant impact on global markets.

RBC Capital predicts that the largest 'tidal wave' of natural gas supply will have a significant impact on global markets.

Could a new bullish phase be on the horizon for gold as it reaches yet another record high?

Could a new bullish phase be on the horizon for gold as it reaches yet another record high?

China lowers key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.

China lowers key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.

Arcadium Lithium to be acquired by mining giant Rio Tinto in a $6.7 billion deal.

Arcadium Lithium to be acquired by mining giant Rio Tinto in a $6.7 billion deal.

Dan Yergin of S&P warns that the global economy is in a 'dangerous time' due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Dan Yergin of S&P warns that the global economy is in a 'dangerous time' due to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Samsung offers a detailed apology following unsatisfactory results — view the complete message.

Samsung offers a detailed apology following unsatisfactory results — view the complete message.

Samsung provides subpar forecast for third quarter performance.

Samsung provides subpar forecast for third quarter performance.

Arcadium, a U.S. lithium producer, is in discussions with mining giant Rio Tinto about a potential acquisition.

Arcadium, a U.S. lithium producer, is in discussions with mining giant Rio Tinto about a potential acquisition.

Goldman Sachs predicts that the price of crude oil could increase by $20 in the event of an Iran oil shock.

Goldman Sachs predicts that the price of crude oil could increase by $20 in the event of an Iran oil shock.

Investors weigh China stimulus and oil gains as Asia-Pacific markets open lower.

Investors weigh China stimulus and oil gains as Asia-Pacific markets open lower.

Despite Prime Minister Ishiba's dovish turn, Japan is expected to continue its hiking cycle.

Despite Prime Minister Ishiba's dovish turn, Japan is expected to continue its hiking cycle.