China’s Q1 2025 GDP Grows 5.4%, Beating Forecasts as Strong Exports Offset Tariff and Property Sector Pressures

China’s economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming expectations thanks to strong export performance. However, rising U.S. tariffs—now as high as 145%—along with sluggish domestic demand and continued weakness in the…

Copper Prices Swing Amid Global Economic Uncertainty—Tariff Signals Offer a Positive Indicator, but Investors Should Stay Cautious

Amid global economic uncertainty and shifting policies, the copper market has captured renewed attention. While recent U.S. tariff decisions send a positive signal to the market, concerns about supply-demand imbalances and overall investor confidence remain.…

U.S. Tightens Chip Export Restrictions to China — Nvidia Faces $5.5 Billion Loss on H20, Shares Drop 6.5% After Hours, Dragging Down Semiconductor Stocks

The U.S. has tightened restrictions on chip exports to China, directly impacting Nvidia's H20 chips. As a result, the company expects to take a one-time charge of $5.5 billion, sending its stock down 6.5% in…

China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Hit EVs and Semiconductors: Tesla, GM Affected as Global Tech Supply Chain Shifts

The U.S.-China trade war is heating up, as Beijing moves to restrict rare earth exports—an essential component for electric vehicles and semiconductors. This sharp escalation is already hitting automakers like Tesla and General Motors, and…

Treasury Yields Surge as Tariff Shocks Rattle Markets

Wall Street is reeling as U.S. Treasuries trade with risk-asset volatility amid a sweeping new tariff policy from Donald Trump. A historic 125% tariff on Chinese goods stokes recession fears, sending stocks and oil tumbling…