Trade in Gems and Precious Metals Affects Armenia’s Economy – Current Crude Oil Prices
Armenia’s Trade Turnover Plummets Armenia’s foreign trade turnover experienced a staggering 53% drop in the first four months of 2025, largely attributed to a sharp decline in the import and export of gemstones and precious metals, particularly diamonds and gold. For this period, Armenia’s total trade volume was reported at $6.3 billion, according to data […]
Indian Metals Industry Faces Billions in Trade Risks Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices
India is navigating a complex situation following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from the country. While some Indian officials, including a minister, are attempting to downplay the situation, describing the potential impact as “minor,” there’s a lingering uncertainty among analysts and trade experts. Various industry lobbies […]
Shoppers Are Hurrying to Gather Essential Metals Before Tariff Deadline
Renewable Energy MMI recently experienced a mild increase of just 2.83%. Over the past few weeks, there have been notable price fluctuations in various metals like copper, steel, lithium, and cobalt, largely driven by U.S. companies eager to secure materials ahead of potential customs duties. For instance, U.S. copper prices surged in the early part […]
Shoppers Are Hurrying to Gather Essential Metals Before Tariff Cutoff – Crude Oil Prices Today
Renewable Energy MMI has seen a slight increase of 2.83% recently. It’s interesting how, over the last few weeks, prices for metals like copper, steel, lithium, and cobalt have been quite erratic. This is largely due to U.S. companies rushing to gather materials ahead of possible import tariffs. For instance, copper prices surged in the […]
About a sixth of global cropland likely polluted with toxic metals: Study
Up to 17% of the planet’s farmland can be contaminated by toxic heavy metals, new research finds. As many as 1.4 billion people live in areas where compounds such as arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel and lead are at risk in soils. Science. A team of multinational researchers led by Deyi Hou from Tinshua […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Will China’s Stimulus Slow Precious Metals Rally? – FX Empire
Fed rate speculation and weak dollars continue to float in gold Economic data is increasingly uncertain, and the US dollar is under pressure and is trading near a few months' lows. The University of Michigan's Consumer Sensation Index fell to 57.9 in March. This is the lowest read since November 2022. Additionally, five-year consumer inflation […]
Girl Scouts sued over alleged heavy metals, pesticides in cookies
Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers for allegedly having “heavy metals” and pesticides in popular thin mints and other cookies. A proposed class action lawsuit was proposed in federal court against the 113-year-old nonprofit and licensed cookie producers, ABC Baker and Little Brownie Bakery at Ferrero USA on Monday night in Brooklyn, New York. […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: U.S. Tariffs and Market Volatility Impact Precious Metals – FX Empire
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 104.20, rising to the highest level in two weeks, putting pressure on priced goods. Meanwhile, the US's 10-year financial yield rose to 4.35%, further reducing the appeal of gold. Despite market volatility, silver is stable Unlike gold, Silver (XAG/USD) showed resilience, trading at $31.68 with a daily high […]
Canada calls Trump metals tariffs ‘totally unjustified’ as Hong Kong to file complaint with WTO – business live | International trade
Opening Summary Good morning, and we welcome comprehensive coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy in response to the latest US tariffs. Donald Trump On Monday, he announced a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, increasing his controversial bids to boost the US economy by hiking taxes on imports from abroad. Correction […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Trade Tensions Boost Metals, US NFP in Focus – FX Empire
Analysts hope that if future U.S. job data shows signs of a weakening of the labor market, the Fed will be forced to cut interest rates and further strengthen its bullish prospects for gold . As silver demand sways, silver faces turn Silver (XAG/USD) is under pressure and is trading at $32.17 after hitting a […]