Monthly Archives: October, 2025
Berlin Calls for EU Unity Over China’s Critical Mineral Restrictions
Germany has expressed "great concern" over China's new restrictions on critical mineral exports, particularly rare earths essential to the tech industry. In response, Berlin...
A Wide White Road, Key West, and Boat Races (Part 3)
If you’re in Key West, Florida, from November 2nd through the 9th, be sure to make your way to Truman Waterfront Park to check...
China’s Oil Stockpiling Props Up Global Prices
The US Energy Information Administration reports that China significantly increased its crude oil inventories by an estimated 900,000 barrels per day (b/d) from January...
China Attempts to Use Gold Rally to Challenge Dollar Dominance
China is attempting to leverage a record-breaking gold rally to advance its long-term goal of reducing global reliance on U.S.-centric financial systems. With nearly...
Got Gold? Price Surges to $4,000 Per Ounce
The price of gold futures has crossed a new psychological threshold, closing at above $4,000 per ounce.
While gold futures have crossed the important $4,000...