Global trade
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Iraq’s oil exports plunged from 100 million barrels in February to around 32 million in May and June, according to figures shown to The National by the country’s Oil Ministry.
'Point of no return': Belgium becomes fourth European country to ban imports from West Bank
Trump warns US can wipe out Iran's power grid in 'small part of an afternoon' if deal not reached
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Your Taxes: Trump’s tariffs on Israeli products
The Trump tariffs raise US duties on many Israeli products imported into the lucrative US market.
Irish lawmakers begin vetting West Bank-goods ban, intensifying rift with Jerusalem
Although trade in settlement goods is tiny, Dublin’s move is widely seen as a test case that other EU capitals hostile to Israel’s war in Gaza may emulate.
Gold Climbs Toward Record as Global Debt Overshadows Geopolitical Tensions
While markets react to Israel-Iran conflict, analysts warn global debt is the real long-term driver behind gold's surge. Gold nears record highs again.
Israel favors upgrading US free trade deal, economy minister says
Israel seeks to update its free trade deal with the US amid Donald Trump's sweeping new global tariffs.
Economic Chaos, Global Conflict Driving Investors Into Gold | Levi Gunter
Levi Gunter reveals why investors are flocking to gold. He highlights trade war uncertainty, gold's resilience, and central bank demand as key drivers.
Gold Price Explosion Not Over, Here’s Next Target As Debt Crisis Unfolds | Jeff Christian
Jeff Christian warns gold's rally isn't over, fueled by debt and economic fears. He sees continued upward pressure on the safe-haven asset.
US delays tariffs for Mexico, Canada for one month
In three executive orders, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and a further 10% on goods from China, starting on Tuesday.
Silver Shock: China's Critical Mineral Monopoly Threatens U.S. Economic Security
China's ruthless mineral export ban threatens U.S. tech and military might. Critical materials blockade could cripple semiconductor, energy, and defense industries. The mineral war has begun.
Temporary Ban: Russia Restricts Precious Metals Scrap Exports
Russia's economic chess move: A shocking export ban on precious metals waste begins December signaling a strategic push to dominate industrial processing capabilities.
Gold’s Growing Role in Trump 2.0
Trump 2.0 may shift the U.S. to manufacturing, weaken the dollar, embrace protectionism, and rely on gold as trust in bonds erodes, reshaping global trade and economic priorities.
