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China metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on global rally
Open interest has surged to a record across the six base metals traded in Shanghai CHINA’S metal markets are in the grip of a speculative…
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With Reeves out, Mark Warner tightens his grip on Virginia Senate race
Sen. Mark R. Warner's path to reelection got a little clearer this week after Republican state Sen. Bryce Reeves bowed out of his…
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Coal’s grip on Asia strengthens as early phaseout bids stall
Coal’s future in Asia is looking brighter, as the top-consuming region’s efforts to shift to cleaner energy suffer a series of setbacks.…
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China’s grip on copper sets scene for make-or-break supply talks
Tensions have been building for years, fuelled by a rapid expansion of metal-processing capacity that has outpaced mined production A…
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Asia: Stocks tumble as stretched valuation fears grip markets
Asian stocks dived on Wednesday (Nov 5) and market volatility surged to levels not seen since April after an overnight tech-led sell-off…
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Honda’s grip on Vietnam motorcycle market looks shaky on EV switch
The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles is also producing electric models but it is not clear how many it sells in the country…
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China’s zinc smelters tighten grip as global rivals struggle
Harsh conditions in the global market have forced production cuts, including in Japan and Australia China’s zinc producers are pushing for…
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Elon Musk Slams Trump's $5 Trillion Bill, Proposes 'America Party' to Break Two-Party Grip
Elon Musk used Independence Day to reignite political tensions, taking aim at the U.S. government's fiscal policies and the dominance of…
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Europe: Equities ease as US-China trade talks grip markets
EUROPEAN shares eased in cautious trade on Monday as investors avoided making big bets pending the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks in…
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China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel
AFTER the US and China agreed in Geneva to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare…
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China may loosen grip on yuan as Trump reignites trade war
CURRENCY traders are waiting with bated breath for China’s next daily reference rate for the yuan, with some expecting authorities to…
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'Freaked out': Fear, uncertainty grip California's immigrant community as Trump rolls out crackdown plan
Leticia Jimenez expects to graduate from Cal State San Bernardino this spring with a degree in business administration. She came to the…
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Microsoft relaxes data centre grip on OpenAI amid US$500 billion joint venture
MICROSOFT on Tuesday (Jan 21) said it has changed some key terms of a deal with OpenAI after the ChatGPT creator announced a joint venture…
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Will Trump appointments complicate Mike Johnson's grip on the House?
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may be in "dangerous territory" as President-elect Donald Trump appoints key staff positions,…
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Hope and anxiety grip voters in Kamala Harris' Bay Area haunts
BERKELEY — Outside a modest yellow bungalow in West Berkeley, some dealt with their election day anxiety by making a pilgrimage to Kamala…