Supreme Court
The U.S. financial markets closed on Friday, January 9, 2026, in a state of high-strung anticipation as the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) deferred its long-awaited ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff regime. Despite expectations that the Court would deliver a
Supreme Court
As the clock ticks toward 10:00 AM ET on this Friday, January 9, 2026, the financial world has come to a virtual standstill. In just moments, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to release its decision in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump
Supreme Court
As of January 8, 2026, the global financial community is standing on a precipice, awaiting what is arguably the most consequential judicial decision for the U.S. economy in decades. Tomorrow, January 9, the Supreme Court of the United States is expected to issue its ruling in the consolidated case
Stock Market
As the final closing bell of 2025 rings across the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, investors are looking back at a year that defied every traditional economic playbook. What began as a period of profound "tariff chaos" and geopolitical brinkmanship has ended with the S&
Commodities
As the curtain closes on 2025, the global commodities market is grappling with the fallout of what analysts have dubbed "Tariff Madness." A relentless wave of trade protectionism and aggressive import duties has shattered long-standing supply chains, sending the prices of industrial and precious metals into a parabolic
Tariffs
As 2025 draws to a close, the American economic landscape stands fundamentally transformed by a series of aggressive trade policies that have redefined global supply chains and domestic manufacturing. The implementation of universal baseline tariffs and massive reciprocal levies—most notably the staggering 145% composite duty on Chinese imports—initially
Agriculture
As the calendar turns toward 2026, the heartland of American agriculture is grappling with a profound shift in the economic landscape. For Iowa’s farmers, the festive season of late 2025 has been tempered by a stark realization: the era of reliance on government safety nets is being challenged by
Nvidia
In a landmark shift for the global semiconductor industry, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has reportedly informed its Chinese clients of plans to begin shipping its high-performance H200 AI chips to the region by early 2026. According to a Reuters report published on December 22, 2025, the Silicon Valley giant is
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
China
Beijing is set to dramatically reshape the global steel landscape with the implementation of stringent new export controls, effective January 1, 2026. This landmark policy shift, formalized by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs (GACC) on December 9, 2025, signals a decisive move
Inflation
As December 2025 draws to a close, the global economy continues its intricate dance with inflation. While the fervent price surges of earlier years have largely moderated, persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in the United States, are reshaping market dynamics and consumer behavior. Central banks, notably the Federal Reserve, find themselves
European Steel
Brussels, Belgium – December 11, 2025 – The European steel market is currently experiencing a significant period of adjustment, with ferro-alloy surcharges emerging as a primary driver of rising costs for steelmakers. This pivotal shift is a direct consequence of new definitive safeguard measures implemented by the European Union on imports of