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Like Gold, Tin Climbs Back Towards Record-High on Iran War Hopes
Global Economy

Like Gold, Tin Climbs Back Towards Record-High on Iran War Hopes

April 1, 2026April 8, 2026

Earlier, WaL reported that, for the first time in 5 years, tin (Sn) is predicted to enter a supply deficit this…

Investors Can Add Tin to the List of Rising Metal Prices—Here Are the World’s Largest Tin Mines
Political Economy

Investors Can Add Tin to the List of Rising Metal Prices—Here Are the World’s Largest Tin Mines

March 13, 2026April 4, 2026

The materials and commodities sector of the economy has been abuzz with talk of shortages in finished industrial metals.…

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China
US Economy

To Develop Critical Minerals, Industry and White House Propose Becoming China to Fight China

January 26, 2026February 16, 2026

This is Part 4 of a 4-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Rare Earths Are Not Nearly as Rare as the Capital and Interest Needed to Develop Them
Global Economy

Rare Earths Are Not Nearly as Rare as the Capital and Interest Needed to Develop Them

January 9, 2026January 26, 2026

This is Part 2 of a 3-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Are Critical Minerals Critical, or Just Neglected?
Global Economy

Are Critical Minerals Critical, or Just Neglected?

January 7, 2026January 9, 2026

This is Part 1 of a 3-part story on the advent of critical minerals on markets and national security…

Huge Jump in Producer Prices Point to Tariffs Beginning to Weigh on American Businesses
US Economy

Huge Jump in Producer Prices Point to Tariffs Beginning to Weigh on American Businesses

August 20, 2025

The July Producer Price Index (PPI) report printed an eye-catching 0.9% month-over-month increase, the largest such increase recorded in…


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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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