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Copper Dips Below $9,000 Amid Strengthening Dollar and Policy Uncertainties

In a significant shift, copper prices dropped below $9,000 per ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) for the first time in two months, extending a recent downward trend. The fall, which has seen copper decline approximately 7% since last...
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China Expresses Concern Over Potential U.S. Climate Policy Reversal Under Donald Trump

As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) climate talks unfold in Baku, Azerbaijan, Beijing has voiced concerns about the impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s possible return to office on global climate change efforts. China's top climate envoy,...
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Supply Chains, Costs, and Policy Uncertainty: The Ongoing Impact of US Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Businesses

China's Guangdong province, Hub renowned for its manufacturing expertise and efficiency. With a complex international supply chain, Igloo once relied exclusively on its Guangdong facility for critical hardware manufacturing. However, with the U.S.-China trade war still simmering, the company recently...
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EU Migration Policies Mirror Trump’s Stance on Immigration, But Differ in Tone

In recent years, Europe has found itself at a crossroads on the issue of migration, grappling with both external pressures from increased migrant flows and internal challenges as anti-immigration parties gain momentum across the continent. The political landscape of Europe,...
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2024 US elections: Quantum Computing Takes Presidential Stage: A Shift in Science and Technology Policy

The third U.S. presidential debate was when quantum computing, a highly specialized and nascent area of technology, was mentioned for the first time in such a forum. Vice President Kamala Harris brought up quantum technology in a heated exchange with...
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New Zealand’s National-Led China Policy

New Zealand's new National-led government has a more consistent approach to its relationship with China than the previous six years of Labour. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins outlined three principles for New Zealand's relationship with China in a July 2023 speech...
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Can India change policy on Israel-Palestine?

There are signs that India has been leaning towards Israel for the past two decades. The reasons behind this are the changed politics in India, and threads of similar situations in Israel and India. India remained neutral during the resolution...