EV Transition

Copper

The Copper Crunch: Why the "Impossible" Math of the Green Energy Transition is Sending Prices to New Stratospheres

As of mid-January 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a stark reality that researchers warned of years ago: the world is running out of the "red metal" just as it needs it most. Copper prices, which famously breached the $11,000 per tonne mark in a

Germany

Germany's DAX Stumbles as Volkswagen's EV Woes and Economic Stagnation Cast a Shadow

Germany's benchmark DAX index experienced a notable slip in late October 2025, concluding a challenging period for the nation's financial markets. The decline was primarily driven by a combination of disappointing third-quarter earnings from automotive giant Volkswagen, which reported its first operating loss in five years,