Silver Approaches Record High Again Amid China’s Crackdown and Maduro’s Raid
Top Line Silver prices jumped over 5% on Tuesday, once again surpassing the $80 threshold, nearing levels seen in December. The surge comes after China introduced new export restrictions on silver and following the U.S. detention of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Important Facts The price of silver hit approximately $80.73 by noon EST on Tuesday, […]
Australian Dollar falls following China’s RatingDog Services PMI
The Australian dollar (AUD) has lost ground against the US dollar (USD) following the release of China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by Rating Dog Services, which saw a slight decline to 52.0 in December from 52.1 in November. Notably, Rating Dog also reported an increase in manufacturing PMI—from 49.9 in November to 50.1 in December. […]
China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla to Become the Leading Electric Vehicle Producer Globally
2025 EV Sales Report: Tesla vs. BYD Elon Musk’s automotive company, Tesla, revealed a 9% drop in sales for the 2025 year-end, totaling 1.64 million units, while Chinese manufacturer BYD saw a remarkable 28% sales increase, exceeding 2.25 million units. This shift indicates that BYD has now surpassed Tesla as the largest EV producer by […]
Silver price today: SLV drops as CME margin increase and China’s export regulations impact silver shares
Market Update: Silver Prices Drop Sharply New York, January 1, 2026, 12:49 ET — Market Closed Spot silver dropped $4.35, which is about 6.02%, settling at $72.29 an ounce, according to JM Bullion. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) also saw a decline, falling 6.61% to $64.42 on Wednesday as the metals market retreated. Traders are […]
Reps. John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi criticize China’s military drills
Lawmakers Warn of Rising Tensions Around Taiwan Bipartisan members of the Select Committee on China expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the escalating tensions provoked by the Chinese government, particularly focusing on military activities near Taiwan. They indicated that Congress is closely monitoring these developments. In a joint statement, Rep. John Moolener (R-Mich.) and Rep. Raja […]
China’s efforts to advance fusion technology may pose a risk to the US, CEO cautions
U.S. Fusion Energy Race Heats Up Bob Mumgaard, CEO of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, shared his thoughts on the growing global competition for fusion energy, which he believes could significantly influence America’s energy leadership. Reflecting on the Cold War, when the U.S. and Soviet Union were vying for supremacy in various fields, Mumgaard pointed to a […]
Elon Musk cautions about the effects of new China’s silver export limits on markets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Warns of China’s Silver Export Restrictions Brian Levitt, Global Market Strategist at Invesco, recently shared insights about market trends for 2026 during a discussion on Barron’s Roundtable. He emphasized the standout investment opportunities for the new year. In response to a post about upcoming changes, Elon Musk expressed concerns over China’s […]
Chile’s New Conservative President Challenges China’s Mineral Goals in South America
Chile Elects Conservative President with Controversial Views on Venezuela Chile, recognized as one of China’s longstanding partners in Latin America, has recently elected a hard-line conservative president, José Antonio Kast, who is openly supportive of military action against Venezuela’s socialist government, a significant ally of China. While the Chinese Communist Party has expressed a welcoming […]
China’s 2025 spy campaign: toxins trafficked, soldiers enlisted, systems breached
Chinese Espionage Threats Continue to Alarm U.S. Officials This year has brought to light numerous unsettling instances of Chinese espionage targeting the United States. Notably, 2025 saw the conviction of a former active-duty military member accused of leaking naval secrets to Chinese intelligence, the apprehension of a Chinese national accused of recruiting military personnel as […]
China’s approach to AI might make Americans into sources of data.
AI’s Future: An American vs. Chinese Dilemma “The future of AI will either be shaped by American values or by China.” This stark warning came recently from Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. At first glance, it might seem abstract. But it’s a very tangible concern. The pressing issue […]