US politics
The intricate web of global metals markets is currently undergoing a profound transformation, significantly influenced by a series of assertive U.S. presidential policies. From protectionist tariffs designed to bolster domestic industries to ambitious infrastructure spending plans and targeted sanctions against geopolitical rivals, Washington's actions are sending ripple
iRobot
Bedford, MA – December 15, 2025 – iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ: IRBT), the pioneer behind the iconic Roomba robot vacuum cleaners, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing, made on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, marks a significant turning point
Whirlpool
As of December 15, 2025, investors in Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) find themselves at a crossroads, largely reflecting on a period of significant stock volatility that has left many feeling they've "missed out" on earlier gains. After reaching an all-time high in May 2021, the appliance
Trade Disputes
As of December 2025, the global agricultural sector finds itself in a maelstrom of intensified trade disputes and escalating tariffs, profoundly reshaping international commodity flows and farmer livelihoods. A renewed surge in protectionist policies, notably between the United States and China, but also involving the European Union, Canada, and Mexico,
John Deere
In a significant move reflecting the tightening grip of global economic pressures, agricultural and construction equipment giant Deere & Company (NYSE: DE), commonly known as John Deere, announced a wage freeze for its salaried employees, including executives, for the upcoming fiscal year 2026. The decision, revealed on December 11, 2025,
Gold
The global financial landscape is currently experiencing a profound transformation, with gold and silver prices soaring to unprecedented heights. As of December 9, 2025, a potent cocktail of geopolitical tensions, hawkish trade policies, and an insatiable industrial appetite from the burgeoning data center and electric vehicle (EV) sectors is fueling
Silver
As global trade tensions escalate dramatically throughout late 2024 and 2025, marked by a surge in protectionist policies and tit-for-tat tariffs, silver has emerged as a dual-threat asset: a critical safe-haven for investors fleeing economic uncertainty and a strategic industrial metal indispensable to the burgeoning green and high-tech economies. With
tariffs
The global financial landscape is once again bracing for the far-reaching implications of renewed tariff threats and trade policy uncertainties. As of late 2025, the re-emergence of aggressive protectionist measures, particularly from the United States, coupled with strategic responses from major economic powers like China, is sending ripples through international
Dow Jones
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has experienced a remarkably dynamic and often volatile year leading up to December 9, 2025, characterized by a complex interplay of technological innovation, shifting monetary policies, and significant geopolitical developments. While the index has seen periods of robust growth, reaching new all-time highs, it has
USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, designed to provide crucial financial relief to American farmers grappling with the dual challenges of persistently low commodity prices and the disruptive impact of international trade tariffs. This substantial intervention, with payments
US economy
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest "Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit," released in early November 2025, paints a stark picture of escalating financial distress among U.S. households. With total household debt soaring to a record $18.59 trillion and delinquency rates
Trump Administration
Washington D.C. – December 8, 2025 – In a significant move that reverberated through the agricultural sector, the Trump administration, back on July 24, 2018, announced a substantial $12 billion aid package designed to cushion American farmers from the escalating trade disputes and retaliatory tariffs imposed by key international partners. This