
Matthew Martin

Bright Simons

President Trump said the US was the ‘guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz and proposed a 20% fee on cargo shipped through the waterway.
2The US Federal Reserve must consider raising interest rates if inflation reads ‘hot’ this week, a top central bank official said.
3Asia’s chipmakers led a tech selloff that roiled global markets, adding to concerns about the sustainability of the AI investment boom.
4Ukraine and its European allies announced a coalition to develop an anti-ballistic missile system to protect against Russian attacks.
5China and the US are ramping up dual pushes to use state funds to bolster mineral supply chains.
6De Beers is halting production at South Africa’s biggest diamond mine, with gemstone prices falling due to slowing demand and increased competition.




























