Hong Kong CNN — Less than a year into Donald Trump’s first trade war with China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a high-profile visit to an unassuming factory in Ganzhou, an industrial city nestled among rolling hills in the country’s southeast. Touring its exhibition hall in 2019, Xi examined row upon row of unremarkable gray metal blocks and declared to his entourage of Communist Party officials: “Rare earths are a vital strategic resource.” Nearly six years on, China’s dominance of the rare earths supply chain has emerged as among its most potent tools in a renewed trade war with the…
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Additionally, OCSL imposes restrictions on the types of investments that can be placed within its corporate structure. While some of these restrictions may seem unnecessary and could potentially exclude profitable opportunities, they reflect a more conservative approach that prioritises safety and stability for shareholders. Catalysts for Growth Market Recognition of Strong Dividend Payouts: Investors may increasingly value the company’s robust dividend yield, enhancing its market appeal. Continued Solid Performance: Oaktree’s consistent ability to keep defaults low and generate steady cash flows positions the company for ongoing success. The specialty lending sector is competitive, with numerous firms competing to provide financing…
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. A strong national defense depends on a robust economy and price stability, a resilient manufacturing and defense industrial base, and secure domestic supply chains. Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, in the form of processed minerals are essential raw materials and critical production inputs required for economic and national security. Critical mineral oxides, oxalates, salts, and metals (processed…
Image source: Getty Images Whenever the stock market hits a particularly bumpy patch – as it does from time to time – some investors will start nervously eyeing their pension investments, fearful of crashing value. In fact, though, stock market turbulence can be a potential blessing for the far-sighted investor who still has years to go before retiring. Recent stock market volatility has not reached the level of being a crash. But, if the market volatility does get even worse, it could reward an investor to be ready to make the most of the opportunities presented. Here is how they…
Oil companies spent more than a century developing a vast industrial network to extract, refine and deliver their product to customers around the world. Sourcing the materials needed to build an alternative, less carbon-intensive economy presents a whole new set of challenges. China has been tackling this successfully for more than a decade, making it the undisputed leader in the “critical minerals” used in equipment such as electric vehicle batteries, solar panels and wind turbine magnets. Source link
This week in ESG: Net Zero Banking Alliance members pull back from 1.5-degree goals; researchers urge better disclosures, quality grades for carbon creditsSustainable financeBanking targets watered down, but more honestLet’s get one thing straight: Banks won’t save the world.Many say that they care, but the truth is that they’re businesses with shareholders, and if they can’t make money while fighting climate change, then they’ll let the world burn.This isn’t an accusation of dishonesty. It’s a clarification of purpose to explain why it’s good that the banking sector has watered down its climate goals. Honesty is often the best policy, and…
Created: Apr 18, 2025 08:00 AM (Updated: Apr 18, 2025 08:58 AM) Kevin Richards, founder and chairman of Bita, at the Bita Thought Leadership Roundtable at the SDG Disruptor Summit in Tokyo in March 2025 (Photograph supplied)Proponents of an advocacy organisation established in 2022 believes “the adoption of stablecoins is critical” over the next 12 months, as the island pushes forward with its digital transformation.Kevin Richards, founder and chairman of the Bermuda Innovation and Technology Association, sees the organisation as a voice for the emerging technology industries.Bita is committed to making the Island the premier jurisdiction for top-tier technology companies…
Image source: Getty Images On 19 February, the S&P 500 hit a record high of 6,147.43. Within weeks, President Trump unleashed the steepest US import tariffs since 1930. This prompted a global wave of share selling. At its 2025 low, the S&P 500 hit 4,835.04 on 7 April. A rapid retreat At its worst, the index was down 21.3%, therefore entering a brief bear market. It now stands at 5,272.43, 9% above 2025’s low. Thus, this latest US stock-market crash lasted mere days — so far. In two days, the S&P 500 fell 9.9%, destroying $6trn of global wealth. In…
Image source: Getty Images It’s been a roller-coaster year for shares, with the FTSE 100 hitting a record high before slumping steeply. The same goes for British bank stocks, which have zigzagged over 12 months. And the Lloyds Banking Group (LSE: LLOY) share price has been no exception. Lloyds lifts above 70p again At the height of last summer, the Lloyds share price was looking limp. On 14 August 2024, it hit a 52-week low of 47.43p before rebounding. The shares have risen strongly since their summer lull, peaking at 74.46p on 6 March. But market jitters triggered by President…
Image source: Getty Images Millions of us invest for passive income. However, most don’t know where to start. That’s especially the case for those of us without anything saved. So where does an investor begin, especially with no nest egg at age 30? The answer, as ever, is deceptively simple. Start putting aside a portion of salary each month. Even if the amount feels modest at first — perhaps £100 or £200, whatever is manageable — the key is consistency. By treating savings as a non-negotiable expense, akin to rent or council tax, a foundation’s created for a future portfolio…