This week, USA Rare Earth’s magnet strategy took centre stage as the company announced a $100 million acquisition of Less Common Metals, a U.K.-based alloy producer. The move is designed to expand refining and magnet manufacturing capacity at its Oklahoma facility, giving the U.S. a stronger foothold in a sector long dominated by China. With…
Volvo has announced plans to produce a new hybrid vehicle in the United States, a move that highlights both market opportunity and trade realities. The decision comes as global automakers feel the heat from rising U.S. tariffs on imported cars. By committing to Volvo hybrid model production in its South Carolina plant, the company is…
Canary Capital has filed for a new crypto ETF. It focuses on U.S.-origin digital assets. This move has triggered speculation around XRP, Solana, and Cardano.“We want to spotlight American innovation in blockchain,” said Canary’s spokesperson. Why This ETF Matters Most crypto ETFs focus on Bitcoin or Ethereum. Canary’s proposal is different. It targets blockchains with…
Seventeen U.S. state officials are urging BlackRock, State Street, and others to stay committed to ESG investing. The letter warns against abandoning long-term sustainability goals due to political pressure. “We expect you to act in the best interest of long-term investors,” the officials wrote. Who’s Involved? These firms manage trillions in assets. Their ESG policies…
The U.S. energy storage market has just made history, setting a new quarterly record of 5.6 gigawatts installed in Q2. That’s enough capacity to power millions of homes during peak demand hours. It’s not just a statistic—it’s a signal that America’s clean energy future is charging ahead faster than expected. The growth of the U.S.…
Brazilian manufacturer WEG is making big waves with its decision to expand its U.S. transformer plant in Washington, Missouri. With a $77 million investment, the company plans to boost production capacity by nearly 50% by 2028. The move isn’t random—it’s fuelled by skyrocketing demand for electricity from artificial intelligence and data centres. As AI continues…
Despite two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2025, mortgage rates remain stubbornly above 7%. It is leaving many Americans puzzled. The culprit? Lingering inflation fears, bond market volatility, and lender caution. “We expected relief, but the market isn’t responding the way it used to,” said housing economist Dana Rios. What’s the Fed Doing?…
AI computers are no longer just infrastructure. It’s becoming a commodity. Investors are treating GPU cycles and cloud access as tradable assets. This treatment is much like oil futures or spectrum auctions. This shift could reshape how AI startups scale, how cloud providers price services, and how regulators define digital capital. “Compute is the currency…
The latest numbers are in, and they show that U.S. manufacturing output has taken an unexpected upward turn. In August, production grew by 0.2%, surprising analysts who had predicted a slowdown. The automotive sector played a leading role, with motor vehicle and parts production bouncing back stronger than expected. This rise in U.S. manufacturing output…
As Egypt builds a mega resort at Mount Sinai, gold investors and religious leaders clash over sacred ground The sun sets behind Mount Sinai. Its jagged slopes glow with ancient fire. Below, bulldozers hum. Cranes rise. And a luxury resort begins to take shape. This is Egypt’s “Great Transfiguration Project.” It promises hotels, villas, and…