NEWS
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US Energy: Direct Financial Commitment to Rare Earths Intensifies
The United States is going all in on rare earths. After years of dependence on Chinese supplies, Washington is now pouring billions into domestic mines and refineries, transforming policy into practice. What began as a strategic goal is quickly becoming industrial reality in the Nevada desert, where new extraction sites mark the dawn of America’s…
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The Desert Wind Whispers Through Riyadh: Inside Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Oil Strategy
The desert wind whispers secrets through Riyadh’s glass towers, carrying the scent of petrodollars and geopolitical chess. That seemingly insignificant 137,000-barrel bump is no mere adjustment—it’s a surgical move in the global energy bloodstream. Inside Vienna’s OPEC+ war rooms, two realities clash. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a muted 700,000 bpd demand growth for…
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The Nikkei’s Powerful Surge Under Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s Market Awakens
The Nikkei’s latest surge feels almost human—a release, a sigh of relief after years of restraint. As Sanae Takaichi takes the political stage, the “Iron Lady” of Japan sends ripples through Tokyo’s markets. Her presence alone signals a return to decisive leadership and a revival of Japan’s economic confidence. Traders react instantly, screens glow green,…
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The Dawn of Localized AI: How GPT-o4 Mini Is Redefining Cloud and Data Centers
Artificial intelligence has entered a new era. Once dependent on vast data centers packed with servers, the power of advanced models is now moving closer to home. OpenAI’s latest release, the GPT-o4 mini, promises to bring high-level AI capabilities directly onto laptops and mobile devices. The shift signals more than just convenience — it could…
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Oracle, Nvidia, and OpenAI: A $300 Billion Loop That Shook Wall Street
On what may go down as a historic trading day, Oracle shares rocketed 36 percent, marking their best performance since 1992. The trigger? News that OpenAI has committed a staggering $300 billion for cloud compute, with Oracle’s data centers set to become the backbone of that demand. Oracle’s Big Moment For Oracle, the partnership is…
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Global Economic Outlook 2025: China, Dollar, and Commodities
The global economy is like a vast, intricate orchestra where every country plays a unique role in a symphony of commerce and finance. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the conductors of this ensemble central banks have been guiding the tempo with unprecedented tools. They introduced large-scale quantitative easing and near-zero interest rates, hoping to keep…
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Federal Reserve vs. White House: The Battle Over Interest Rates
The tug-of-war between political ambition and monetary prudence is playing out in full view as President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell engage in a silent standoff. At the center of this delicate balance lies the Fed’s recent decision to keep interest rates unchanged, a move that reignited tensions between the White House and…
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How Much Energy Do Tech Giants Like Meta and Google Use?
The digital world we interact with every day feels weightless just pixels on a screen, invisible cloud servers, seamless apps. But behind this virtual façade lies a startling reality: the energy required to power the internet, especially the colossal operations of tech giants like Meta and Google, is immense. So immense, in fact, that these…
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Global Millionaire Migration: The New Hotspots for Wealthy Investors
The global millionaire map is shifting fast, with new wealth hubs rising in unexpected corners of the world. According to the latest report from Henley & Partners, Montenegro has become a standout star. Over the last decade, this small Adriatic country has seen its millionaire population more than double, jumping by an impressive 124 percent.…
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France in 2025: Austerity, Uncertainty, and the Future of Public Service
France’s Fiscal Tightrope in 2025: Austerity, Anxiety, and the Path Forward France in 2025 is navigating a complex economic crossroads. Faced with mounting debt and a pressing need for reform, the government has committed to a path of austerity that is both bold and deeply unsettling. The message from top officials is clear: the current…