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Japan exports rose despite US tariffs and China tensions
hellenicshippingnews118d ago

Japan exports rose despite US tariffs and China tensions

Semiconductor exports boosted overall shipments while US tariffs hurt cars Although Japan’s December exports fell short of the market consensus of 6.1% growth, the economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite US tariffs and heightened tensions with China. Notably, exports of electrical machinery, including semiconductors, increased significantly by 11.3%. Automotive exports—the largest share of overall exports—declined ...

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Circle These Dates: The Market’s Next Big Windows
investorplace118d ago

Circle These Dates: The Market’s Next Big Windows

InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsAs we head deeper into 2026, understanding specific market patterns may matter far more than any resolution you made a few weeks ago.The post Circle These Dates: The Market’s Next Big Windows appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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New $2.5 Billion Agency Will Boost U.S. Critical Mineral Production
oilprice118d ago

New $2.5 Billion Agency Will Boost U.S. Critical Mineral Production

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new $2.5 billion agency to accelerate U.S. production of rare earths and other critical minerals, according to AP and MSN. The effort comes as the Trump administration has already taken aggressive steps to weaken China’s control over materials vital to high-tech products, electric vehicles, and advanced weapons systems. While it remains unclear how the legislation would align with White House policy, pressure is growing to cut U.S. dependence on China after Beijing used its dominance...

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