BEIJING — China intends to keep exporting critical rare earth materials to Europe regardless of whether a broader U.S. trade deal with Beijing gets extended past January, signaling a deliberate effort by Chinese policymakers to stabilize commercial ties with the European Union amid ongoing global trade volatility. The world’s second-largest economy remains fully willing to […]
Arizona is not typically known as a hot spot for severe weather, but this week the state experienced a dramatic and destructive atmospheric upheaval, featuring a volatile combination of large hail, widespread urban flooding, and even a rare tornado that left residents reeling from the unexpected devastation. The severe weather system struck on Wednesday, unleashing […]
Bitcoin has entered a period of unusual calm following a volatile week of heavy trading, dipping to approximately $81,000 late Thursday before spending the subsequent session tightly boxed in a narrow range of less than $1,000. As of early Friday, the world’s leading cryptocurrency was trading steadily near the $81,500 threshold, representing a stark contrast […]